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I am seeking a way to identify the different types of "G" overprints on Canadian stamps (such as "Blunt G, Fish Hook, flying G, double G etc...Can somebody point me to an easy reference?
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The King George VI stamps have a G that is 3mm high, whereas the 7 cent through $1.00 have a 3.75MM high G. Regular G, Flying G and Fish Hook G  High Flying G  Blunt G  Shifted G  Flying G - doubled  Flying G and Blunt G  |
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The Fish-hook G image is incorrect. It is actually a Blunt G.
I remember seeing that and being confused by it.
The Fish-hook G has no real Serif on the top of the G. Sorry, I don't have an image handy.
It is the most expensive and rare. Occurs only on the 50c Textile stamp as far as I can recall.
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Here's what I believe to be the 50 Cent Textile O38iii Fish Hook  and the O38iv Flying G  |
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Here is a close-up of the Fish Hook G (note the top). Your second scan is an interesting fake overprint.  |
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| Edited by 3Dadeo - 08/07/2014 9:17 pm |
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eDadeo - I agree that the 50 cent flying G is a fake. I forgot that I had made that one myself many years ago for my own reference. If I had blown it up before posting, I would have seen it and stated that it is a fake. Thanks for mentioning it.
CanadaStamp - I bow to the much superior knowledge of Mr. Robin Harris, the Editor of Unitrade. |
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| Edited by BlackJag - 08/08/2014 11:04 am |
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blackjag - but I am sure he too would appreciate your scan and display capabilities. |
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Actually he seems to as my name does appear in the ILLUSTRATION CREDITS section of Unitrade. |
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I've seen similar on other overprinted stamps. Happens sometimes I guess with a piece of hair, thread, or ink debris. It will be unique I'm pretty sure. |
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For more information on how the different "G" official overprinted letters look like, see the book 1952-53 Karsh 1954-62 Wilding 1962-66 Cameo Definitives, by D. Robin Harris, page 26.
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| Edited by jogil - 01/17/2016 1:08 pm |
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Posted 08/07/2014 10:36 am
