15c Gaillard Cut plate proof

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15c Gaillard Cut plate proof

Smithsonian National Postal Museum — Bureau Plate Proofs · US · English · 1931

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LineUS
Set / seriesSmithsonian National Postal Museum — Bureau Plate Proofs
LanguageEnglish
Year1931
DateOctober 5, 1931
Kindstamp
Year1931
PlaceUnited States of America
ScottCanal Zone C10
Mediumpaper; ink (blue) / engraving
Regionus
Npm Recordnpm_0.309126.319
DescriptionCertified plate proofs are the last printed proof of the plate before printing the stamps at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. These plate proofs are each unique, with the approval signatures and date. For postal scholars these plates provide important production information in the plate margin inscriptions, including guidelines, plate numbers, and initials of the siderographer, or person who created the plate from a transfer roll.
Image SourceSmithsonian Open Access
Image LicenseCC0
Oracle ID36595251

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15c Gaillard Cut plate proofSmithsonian National Postal Museum — Bureau Plate ProofsUS · English

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