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Philatelic Enigmas of Imperial Epochs
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Across
  • 1. Tool that revolutionized stamp separation methods in the 19th century
  • 2. Globe segment depicted on certain international airmail issues
  • 3. Printing technique with sunken designs, often for high-value issues
  • 6. Pair of stamps inverted relative to each other, a philatelic puzzle
  • 7. Deception particularly linked to forged classic edition marks
  • 9. Invisible signature often revealed by fluid inspection
  • 10. Stamp version characterized by subtle printing anomalies
  • 15. Type of cancellation mark lacking peripheral border
  • 16. Wreathed head emblem common on classical empire-era postage
  • 17. Fiscal stamps used to collect taxes beyond postage
  • 19. Date-stamped imprint revealing postal route and time
Down
  • 4. Commemorative imprint found on first day covers or rarities
  • 5. Tiny holes delimiting postage, a measure of spacing precision
  • 8. Marked sample stamps sent for authentication or archival
  • 11. Ancient currency sometimes depicted on early Middle Eastern stamps
  • 12. Rare cancellation term from French colonial postal history
  • 13. Circular motifs used in Roman coin engravings and occasionally stamp art
  • 14. Grid-patterned paper occasionally backing vintage philatelic items
  • 18. Transient paper collectibles including old stamp cancellation cards

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