KING EDWARD VII ISSUE
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Scott #90
Two Cents Edward
The Major Misplaced Entry
Plate 86, Upper Left Pane,
Position #93 (86UL93)
(Photos allowed courtesy of the Canadian Postal Archives in Ottawa.)
"... the most interesting re-entry of the Edward issue."
On page 123 of his classic work, THE EDWARD VII ISSUE OF CANADA, 1975, The National Postal Museum, George C. Marler wrote,
"Some time later the author had the opportunity of again examining the same proofs and found that he had overlooked earlier what must be regarded as the most interesting re-entry of the Edward issue. (Figure 2.35)
In it the King's beard and the collar of his uniform are doubled and the lines of this second entry appear nearly 2.5 mm below their normal position on the vignette. The point of the beard shows below the first ermine tail of the cape, other lines of the beard may be noticed below the collar, three lines of the collar appear within the circle of the knot fastening the cape and two or three other lines of the left side of the collar run diagonally upward from the third ermine tail. These elements are not as easy to spot, however, as (i) the horizontal lines of the oval band of which the ends are in line with the vertical line of the lower left spandrel; (ii) the 7 or 8 horizontal lines running across leaf 1, two of which continue through the white band and invade the T of TWO; (iii) the 3 other lines in the white band which seem to be extensions of the 2nd, 3rd and 4th lines above leaf 1; or (iv) the 2 lines and a dot above the S of CENTS. There is a bulge inward of the frame opposite leaf 1.
This re-entry is 86UL93."
The
photos seen below were taken by me in 1990 at the Postal
Archives in Ottawa. They are, of course, of the same proof
sheet that Mr. Marler had examined while working on his
book. Unfortunately, Mr. Marler passed away before I
discovered the incredible Major Misplaced Entry on the
5¢ Edward showing the lower left 5 in the upper left
crown, 3R79.
I'm sure he would have loved that one as well, and would
likely not argue that it is even more spectacular than this
one.
Scott #90
Misplaced Entry 2
This is a nice misplaced entry showing a 0.5 mm shift to the left and slightly upwards. The nicest detail is in the left numeral box and the second leaf, while beautiful doubling is found in almost all of the lettering. The top left margin also shows the upper frameline doubled above it. It's a shame it has such a heavy cancel.
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Scott #90
Misplaced Entry 3
This is either a major re-entry, or a misplaced entry. A strong upwards shift is visible, resulting in doubling of the top frameline and most of the letters of CANADA POSTAGE.
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Scott #90
Misplaced Entry 4
Position 86LL67
The next three stamps show strong shifted entries to the left, with sharp doubling of the left framelines visible in the margins.
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Scott #90
Misplaced Entry 5
This one is stronger than the one above.
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Scott #90
Misplaced Entry 6
This is the strongest of the three.
Scott #90b Booklet
Misplaced Entry 7
The extent of this misplaced entry is very limited and I suspect it may be the result of a dropped transfer roll. The only details visible are the marks in the portrait oval below the third ermine tail (above the space between the 'E' and 'N' of CENTS), and the 'N' itself. Fortunately, this is an extremely clear printing.
Dr. Michael Sendbuehler reports that this variety also appears on the booklet stamp.
Scott #90
Misplaced Entry 8
I came across this photo of this stamp recently. I wish I could show you the whole stamp, but this corner is all I have.
You can see the left frameline doubled well out into the left margin, but the main feature is the group of dots in the bottom margin. These are obviously from the oval containing the lettering above. I have never seen anything quite like this before.
Courtesy of Dr. Michael Sendbuehler
Courtesy of Dr. Michael Sendbuehler
Scott #90
Misplaced Entry 9
Scott #90
Misplaced Entry 10
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Scott #90
Misplaced Entry 11
This is a subtle, but strong misplaced entry. Note the mark above the left 2, the vertical marks in the maple leaf above the 2, and marks in TWO. The most interesting feature, though, are the two horizontal lines to the upper right of the 'O' of TWO.
Scott #90
Misplaced Entry 12
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Major Re-entry 1
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Scott #90
Major Re-entry 2
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Major Re-entry 3
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Major Re-entry 4
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Major Re-entry 5
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Major Re-entry 6
Scott #90
Major Triple Entry 7
This is something not often seen...It is a position that was re-entered twice, with both re-entries being out of alignment. The bottom line of the numeral box is clearly tripled, as is the 2 itself.
Scott #90
Major Re-entry 8
This major re-entry shows a strong upwards shift, resulting in doubling of both 2's, heavy marks in leaves 1, 3 & 4, marks in the portrait oval above the lower left spandrel and to the LL of the 'C', much of TWO CENTS, and the bottom frameline in the lower left corner.
Scott #90
Major Re-entry 9
Scott #90
Major Re-entry 10
Scott #90
Strong Re-entry 1
Scott #90
Strong Re-entry 2
Scott #90
Strong Re-entry 3
Scott #90
Strong Re-entry 4
Scott #90
Strong Re-entry 5
Scott #90
Strong Re-entry 6
Scott #90
Strong Re-entry 7
Scott #90
Strong Re-entry 8
Scott #90
Strong Re-entry 9
Scott #90
Strong Re-entry 10
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Scott #90
Major Cracked Plate
Okay, I know this is not a re-entry, but it is so spectacular I just had to include it here. While many issues show hairlines from cracked plates, this one is the nicest I have seen.
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Ralph E. Trimble
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Date Created: October 25, 2002.