This post explores the last six commemorative issues of 1971. Specifically discussed in depth are the paper attributes, other than fluorescence, paper fluorescence, shade varieties, gum varieties, perforations, errors, tagging, plate flaws, plate and inscription blocks, first day covers, proof material and postal history and cancellations.

This week's post examines the first six commemorative issues issued by Canada in 1971 in depth. The aspects of these issues that are specifically examined include: 

paper characteristics other than fluorescence, paper fluorescence, shade varieties, gum varieties, perforations, constant varieties, errors and imperforates, plate blocks and first day covers. 

This post complete my examination of all aspects of the commemorative stamps issued by Canada in 1970. Specifically examined are the paper attributes other than fluorescence, paper fluorescence, perforations, gum, shades, plate flaws, first day covers and postal history.

This post examines the perforations on the halfpenny green Queen Victoria stamp from the Second Waterlow Issue of the Niger Coast Protectorate, which was in use from 1894 until 1898, when the watermarked issue replaced it.

This post is the first of two posts that examines all aspects of the halfpenny green Queen Victoria stamp from the second Waterlow issue of the Niger Coast Protectorate, that was in use from 1894 until the watermarked issue replaced it in 1897-98.

This post provides an overview of the Second Waterlow Issue of the Niger Coast Protectorate. The stamps are introduced and after providing information about issue quantities, sheet sizes and printings, I provide an overview of all the major aspects of interest associated with these stamps, including the shades, paper types, perforations, postal history, cancellations, proof material, bisects and plate flaws.