Irish Varieties Thom 2

Here are some examples of varieties found in Irish Stamps. To view varieties click on the description. 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"

Irish Varieties Thom second issue in Blue-Black or Red

Line 1 - 11.5mm

Line 2 - 14.5mm

Line 3 - 3.5mm

Line 4 - 13.5mm

Line 5 - 6.50mm

Varieties in the overprint

The MW varieties V20 & V21 "R" over "S" and "R" over "Se" can be seen on the First Thom issue page.

Scott #25, MW T27 V26 Split "s" in "Rialtas"

Scott #24 Hib T26 variety First "A" of "Sealadac" damaged and ink packed

Scott #35, Hib T38 variety Top of "l" in "Rialtas" missing

Scott #30, Hib T33 variety Dot in place of accent over "e"

Varieties in the basic stamp

Scott 33, Unlisted variety Break in upper right frame line. I have found no reference to this variety. If anyone can find another example please contact me.

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