Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery As shown above, these Telegraphs, feature the simple but effective device of the "squared circle"
A semi medallic profile set in a rectangular frame.
Ornamented with
Greek Borders .First used with the Ceres stamps of the French Republic 1849
Adapted later to the first Greek stamps 1861
Blatantly plagiarised by Mathew Pipet for the Stamps of Corrientes (1856-1880)
Norways stamps of 1856 Oscar 1
and Romania stamps Carol 1 (1872)
I must admit, I am a fan of the Greek Border
Inspiration and words taken from William Finlay
"An Illustrated History of Stamp Design" 1974
