2023 11 16 An Introduction to the One Penny Line Engraved Stamps of GB

The early 1d stamps of Great Britain are arguably the most significant issue of postage stamps in history. They are also one of the longest lived, with over 20 billion stamps issued over the 4 decade period of their use.
While relatively minor changes were made over this period, there is considerable complexity and collecting richness to be found in these stamps. They include the first postage stamps, the first perforated stamps, and among the earliest uses of locational cancellations.
Paul Sarjeant's presentation will provide an overview of this 40-year history, touch on some of the many ways in which they can be collected, and explain some of the resources available to learn more about these important stamps.

[@John-ul4hv]

Detailed look at one of the most beautiful stamps. Thankyou.

[@simeon9388]

Very good I hope you do more thanks.

[@jrh2u]

Very interesting presentation. Many thanks.

[@JesusJimenez-tt5gt]

Thank you my friend nice

[@mikelee9137]

I collect the GB 1d Plates (letters in all 4 corners - visible plate numbers in the enginework at the sides) but only used in Ireland! Been doing this for 20+ years, less than 10 plates to go...

[@andrewpatmore8053]

Bravo!

[@psarj]

Thanks Andrew!

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[@emanuelsousa8634]

Great video. Would it be possible to have the presentation used? Many thanks.

[@psarj]

I'm very glad you enjoyed the video. Unfortunately the presentation itself cannot be shared.

[@emanuelsousa8634]

@@psarj Hi, makes sense. I recently rediscovered the pleasure of stamps, and being in the UK but not from the UK I'm quite fascinated with the early stamps. Looking to build my knowledge around it. Thanks.

[@psarj]

@@emanuelsousa8634 As I mentioned in the video, the Great Britain Philatelic Society (GBPS) is a great resource. Their website is a rich source of information, much of it available to non-members.

[@JesusJimenez-tt5gt]

Una pregunta , tengo algunos penny red pero en algunos no se les encuentra el numero de platte , porque ? Hay algunos sin numero ? Gracias

[@psarj]

In the presentation it is explained that only the penny red stamps printed from 1864 through 1879 had plate numbers engraved in the borders. They also had letters in all four corners. All of the earlier penny stamps had no plate numbers on them, and had stars in the upper corners. The plate numbers of these earlier stamps can be determined using other methods.

[@JesusJimenez-tt5gt]

@@psarj others metods ? Cual seria , muchas gracias por su pronta respuesta , mi ingles lo tengo que mejorar , gracias , y otros metodos ? Entonces quiere decir que en realidad todos tienen numero de placa?

[@psarj]

@@JesusJimenez-tt5gt The other methods involve examining the characteristics of the stamp, such as the positions of the corner check letters. This is a complicated area that requires having access to the correct resources (books and images). I might do a presentation about it next year.

[@JesusJimenez-tt5gt]

@@psarj thank you very much