2021-11-25

Spiro FONT types .... PLATE evolution


my study has revealed many "orphans" or unassigned positions, based on the known value sheets.  

ROMAN LETTER   25   BOTA  12

 this points to many sheets yet to surface. I am always scanning for new 25 position sheets...   if anyone can offer scans or links to images, please contact me

WOODBLOCK INDICIA
  • 20mm "no Date"  random use of woodblock killers,   Japanese Hanko Chop
  • font changes and letters move to centre
  • often partials caused by strike - or 2X on piece as below



the indicia font is irregular in both positions
T1 variant ...


font to centre ... T2




 T1




normal T3

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U imperfs as PO notice ...

I recall 1 PO produced facsimiles