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Cryptic Philately Terms Crossword Puzzle for Adults is a hard crossword puzzle with 19 clues covering . Play it online for free below, or create your own crossword with our free crossword maker.

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Cryptic Philately Terms Crossword Puzzle for Adults
Challenge your advanced philatelic knowledge with this hard difficulty crossword focused on real-world applications of cryptic philately terms. Perfect for adult enthusiasts and collectors.
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  • 1. Process of making fake stamps or postal markings
  • 2. Mark indicating stamp has been used for postage
  • 3. Printing defect causing an unwanted transfer of ink
  • 4. Counterfeit reproduction of a postage stamp or cancellation
  • 5. Technique occasionally used to colorize early stamps
  • 7. Stamp with a production mistake, highly collectible
  • 9. Series of small holes allowing stamps to separate easily
  • 13. Reference book listing stamp details and market values
  • 15. Subsequent printing of an original stamp to meet demand
  • 16. Sample stamp issued for reference not valid for postage
  • 17. Ornamental design or watermark embedded in stamp paper
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  • 6. Engraved metal plate for printing stamp designs
  • 8. Invisible ink used for mail sorting under UV light
  • 10. Envelopes bearing stamps and postmarks collected as postal history
  • 11. Relating to stamp collecting and study
  • 12. Printed text identifying issuing authority on stamps
  • 14. Design embedded within paper to verify authenticity
  • 18. Additional markings applied to stamps post-issuance
  • 19. Adhesive coating on the reverse side of stamps
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