Irish Varieties Postage Dues

Irish Back of the Book Varieties Page 502

Here are some examples of varieties found in Irish Postage Due Stamps. For a larger example click on the stamp. The following abbreviations are used in the descriptions. "Scott" or "Sc" for " The Scott Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue", "MW" for The MacDonnell Whyte Stamps of Ireland Specialized Catalogue", and "Hib" for "The Hibernian Specialised Catalog"
1925

Scott #J2, MW PD2c

Inverted "Q" for "O" in "Postage"

R10/1

1940-69


Scott #J6, Hib PD6d	Scott #J8, Hib PD8b
Break in top of upper banner	Aspirate (dot) missing on "p" of "pingin"
between the "e" and "n"

1978


Scott #J26, MW PD23a	Scott #J26, Unlisted
Broken left upper frame	This stamp has 3 characteristic flaws
R10/5	There is a large frame break right upper frame,
	a smaller scratch in the upper left frame, and a spot
	of color in the margin above the "e"
	Unknown position, can anyone help?

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