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Enigmatic Issues of Rare Postage
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Across
  • 1. To arrange stamp data systematically for study
  • 2. Additional print applied to a stamp after initial production
  • 4. Quality of being uncommon or scarce in stamp collecting
  • 5. To punch holes for easy separation of stamps
  • 8. Subtle differences caused by printing plate imperfections
  • 13. Stamp indicating postage still owed by the recipient
  • 15. Sample stamp distributed to post offices or collectors
  • 16. Type of error where the stamp image is upside down
  • 17. Printing error where lines or colors are misaligned
Down
  • 3. Rare French brand name for adhesive gum on stamps
  • 6. Label resembling a stamp but not valid for postage
  • 7. Mistake or flaw found in a released stamp
  • 9. The study and collection of postage stamps
  • 10. Illegal imitation of a stamp intended to deceive
  • 11. Design embedded in paper to deter forgery
  • 12. Mark applied to stamp to prevent reuse
  • 14. Special stamp issued to commemorate an event or place
  • 18. Preliminary design or trial print of a stamp
  • 19. Central image or design on a stamp

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