1861 SG42 C12 Penny Stars for Sale

The SG42 C12 issue of the perforated Penny Star is quite easy to identify due to the distinctive corner check letters of Alphabet IV. These letters were engraved directly onto the printing plate as an experiment rather than using a punch to stamp them on. From plate 52 onward the punching method was taken up again. The Alphabet IV letters are usually noticeably larger than the punched letters, and interestingly, as they were hand engraved no 2 letters are exactly alike.

Plate 51 CF

This Rose-red example of plate 51 check letter position CF is fine used. It is guaranteed to be a Plate 51 and is catalogued by Gibbons at £35.00. Price including postage and packing is £5.50.

Plate 51 OJ

This example of plate 51 check letter position OJ is very fine used and has no faults. It is guaranteed to be a Plate 51 Rose-red and is catalogued by Gibbons at £35.00. SOLD

This example of plate 50 check letter position GH is used and has left side trimmed perfs. It is guaranteed to be a Plate 50 Rose-red and is catalogued by Gibbons at £35.00. £2.50 including postage and packing