Die proof (philately)
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Die Proofs They are normally printed in black, from the engraver's completed die, and submitted for official approval.
Die Proof
An image pulled from the original (usually engraved) master die. Throughout the designing process, die proofs are pulled to check design progression. These are known as progressive die proofs, which are a form of essay.
Die proofs and plate proofs are other collectibles showing fine stamp engravings that are within the budgets of many collectors. However, many stamp proofs are scarce and cost much more than the average souvenir card.
Progressive Die Proof - a proof made from a die that is not complete. Such die proofs illustrate how work on a die progressed. A progressive die proof is a special type of essay sometimes called a die essay or a "progressive essay".
Large die proof: produced to test the die prior to making the plate, usually on India paper about 2 x 3 inches.
Large Queens of Canada: nickname based on saize of images of monarch as appeared on the stamps.
Lari: currency unit in Georgia.
the item is a die proof, or an impression taken to prove the accuracy of the impression.
Packet - (i) early term for a fast mailboat operating, as far as wind and weather allowed, to a stated schedule between ports.
India Paper -- A thin, tough opaque printing paper of high quality, used primarily for striking die proofs.
Indicium-- The imprint on postal stationery, as opposed to an adhesive stamp, indicating prepayment and postal validity. Plural: indicia.
Sometimes, these were to demonstrate the stamps to the governments that were having them made. A proof made from a single image on a "die" is called a "die proof". Proofs made in whole sheets are often called "plate proofs".
Other types of paper seldom used that you will come in contact with include: native paper, used in early Asian stamps; manila paper, used mostly in envelopes; and India paper, introduced in China, mostly for die proofs and specialty applications.
From there the engraver works in, leaving the central vignette to the last. As he works he takes sample impressions to check his work, and these are known as die proofs, and as such are widely collected.
 See also: Stamp, Used, Printing, Plate, Die
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