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Bermuda Stamps 1938 12/6 Grey & brownish orange (Issue 2) MH SG120a CV £225**SG Catalogue 2027This stamp was part of a Reference collection of the 14 issues.
There were a total of 14 print issues between 1937 and 1952 for the 12/6 stamp. Issues 12-14 had perf 13.2 x 13; Issues 8 to 11 had a clear gum and perf 13.9 x 13.8 (SG120d issues). Issues 1 to 7 had a brown gum and perf 13.9 x 13.8. Identification of this stamp has been checked against a reference set of Issues 1 to 14
The key characteristics of the brown gum issues are:Issue 1 - has measles and a more poorly defined image than Issues 2 to 7. The paper is chalk surfaced and pittedIssues 6 and 7 are printed on ordinary paperIssue 2 has a darker Grey head and Darker orange brown frame than Issues 3, 4 and 5, and typically has more air bubbles in the frame print. The paper on Issues 2 to 5 is chalk surfaced
CODE BERM CV 54
Postage is by Tracked Royal Mail (International Express for international deliveries; 48hr or 24hr tracked (Buyer selected) for UK deliveries)
