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In all cases, Monogram strips (and imprint
blocks) are rare. No examples exist for most
positions. This is quite extraordinary / unexplained. These items are rarer that
the bicolours.
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June 1916
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Higher telegram and parcel makeup rates
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Printing(s):
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First: April 1916. Qty: 4,000 sheets (960,000 stamps)
15 printings to July. Qty: 1923 26,943,840
One printing was made on much thinner paper than usual
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Colours:
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Shades of brown varying to dull brown.
One printing in 1917 is exceedingly scarce, and was in a bright red
brown. The bulk of this printing was overprinted for use in New Guinea,
which accounts for its scarcity as an Australian issue. It is practically
unknown mint. |
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