Explore the history and intrigue of forgotten postal stamps through this challenging crossword puzzle, highlighting rare designs, printing techniques, and notable stamp issues.
Lost Treasures of Historic Postal Stamps
Explore the intriguing world of forgotten postal stamps with this crossword featuring rare names, historic terms, and famous philatelic mysteries.
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Across
- 1. Stamps that fade or disappear easily
- 2. Sample stamps sent for approval or reference
- 3. Small holes separating stamps on a sheet
- 5. The hobby of collecting stamps
- 8. A printing mistake that can create valuable stamps
- 9. Tool used to print multiple stamps simultaneously
- 11. A famous type of error stamp with an upside-down image
- 14. Printing defect causing blurry marks
- 16. Island known for rare early stamp issues
- 17. African country with obscure historic stamps
Down
- 4. Describes stamps that are uncommon and highly valued
- 6. Mark used to void a postage stamp
- 7. Stamp-like labels not valid for postage
- 10. Stamp characteristic prized by collectors
- 12. Security feature often hidden in stamp paper
- 13. Special edition stamps issued for events
- 15. Date and location inked on mail
- 18. Later copies made from original plates
- 19. A specific release of stamps for public use
- 20. Adhesive applied on the back of stamps
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