Mi 109 x: 15 c. grey-green Definitive Stamp: Sower, white paper, type IV.
- Condition : Used
- Dispatch : 4 Days
- Brand : None
- ID# : 194749415
- Quantity : 16 items
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- Location : United Kingdom
- Seller : davidgwoodhouse (+1684)
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- Start : Thu 06 Aug 2020 11:21:36 (EDT)
- Close : Run Until Sold
- Remain : Run Until Sold
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Seller's Description
Condition: used (ʘ).
Issued: 1904.
Catalogue Reference: Michel Europa-Katalog Band 3: Westeuropa 2020.
Catalogue number(s): Mi 109 x.
Seller's Reference: SB/(ʘ)/023.
Additional descriptive notes (if applicable): although not listed in the Michel catalogue, this postage stamp appeared in six distinct types:
Type I (2nd April 1903):
a) the right arm of the letter 'R' in 'REPUBLIQUE' has a shadow at the foot;
b) both this type and type II have three lines on the back of the Sower's skirt: all other types have two lines;
c) the engraved line running up the back of the Sower's skirt is broken (hence the three lines mentioned in b) above), and;
d) the letter 'M' and the first letter 'O' in 'MOUCHON,' which appears in the bottom right-hand corner of the stamp below the design are normal.
Type II (similar to type I) (from 1903):
a) the right arm of the letter 'R' in 'REPUBLIQUE' has a shadow at the foot;
b) both this type and type I have three lines on the back of the Sower's skirt: all other types have two lines;
c) the engraved line running up the back of the Sower's skirt is broken (hence the three lines described in b) above), and;
d) the letter 'M' and the first letter 'O' in 'MOUCHON,' which appears in the bottom right-hand corner of the stamp below the design are damaged.
Type III (from 1904):
a) the right arm of the letter 'R' in 'REPUBLIQUE' has a shadow at the foot;
b) this type and types IV, V and VI, have two lines on the back of the Sower's skirt: types I and II have two lines;
c) the engraved line running up the back of the Sower's skirt is unbroken (hence the two lines described in b) above), and;
d) the letter 'H' in 'MOUCHON,' which appears in the bottom right-hand corner of the stamp below the design, has a dot on the inner side of the second leg.
Type IV (flat plate printed for sheets and coils) (from 1904):
a) the right arm of the letter 'R' in 'REPUBLIQUE' has a shadow at the foot;
b) this type and types III, V and VI, have two lines on the back of the Sower's skirt: types I and II have two lines;
c) the engraved line running up the back of the Sower's skirt is unbroken (hence the two lines described in b) above), and;
d) the letter 'M' in 'MOUCHON,' which appears in the bottom right-hand corner of the stamp below the design, is asymmetrical.
Type V (booklet stamps) (from 1917):
a) the right arm of the letter 'R' in 'REPUBLIQUE' does not have a shadow at the foot;
b) this type and types III, IV and VI, have two lines on the back of the Sower's skirt: types I and II have two lines;
c) the engraved line running up the back of the Sower's skirt is unbroken (hence the two lines described in b) above), and;
d) the first letter 'O' in 'O ROTY,' which appears in the bottom left-hand corner of the stamp below the design, has the appearance of a heart.
Type VI (rotary printed for coils) (from 1923):
a) the right arm of the letter 'R' in 'REPUBLIQUE' does not have a shadow at the foot;
b) this type and types III, IV and V, have two lines on the back of the Sower's skirt: types I and II have two lines;
c) the engraved line running up the back of the Sower's skirt is unbroken (hence the two lines described in b) above);
d) the height of the image of the stamp is 22.5 mm., and;
e) there are four lines of shading rather than five on the Sower's elbow, and;
f) these stamps usually show guillotined rather than torn perforations along the edges.
Representative illustrations of the various types can be found here: https://worldstampsproject.org/france-1900-1940/.
The postage stamp offered for sale here is type IV.
General notes:
1) Listing of used postage stamps: multiple copies: as my fine used material is of comparable quality, where I have more than one copy of a particular stamp for sale I list one generic sale for used singles and sets of postage stamps, showing one representative image of that particular item, but indicating how many copies/sets are for sale.
A purchaser who wishes to buy one copy/set will be sure that the item/set that they receive will be the one displayed in the image on the sales page. Once that stamp/set is sold, the image shown on the site will be updated with an image of a sale that I still have in stock.
If a potential purchaser wishes to buy more than one copy of a fine used postage stamp, and would like to see images of all copies available via eBid before they buy, or a purchaser would like to choose one copy from a range of possible purchases, I do retain an image library of all the material that I offer for sale. Images can be e-mailed upon request to assist in informing choice, so please do not hesitate to ask.
2) Shipping charges for multiple purchases: in addition to postage my shipping charges include a handling and packing charge. My basic charges for this item are shown on the sales page. However, postage, processing and packing charges for multiple purchases will be combined and will be based upon the actual cost of despatching a package containing all the items bought.
Purchasers who buy more than one item should ensure that they request an invoice, so that they benefit from the consolidated charge for postage and packing.
Issued: 1904.
Catalogue Reference: Michel Europa-Katalog Band 3: Westeuropa 2020.
Catalogue number(s): Mi 109 x.
Seller's Reference: SB/(ʘ)/023.
Additional descriptive notes (if applicable): although not listed in the Michel catalogue, this postage stamp appeared in six distinct types:
Type I (2nd April 1903):
a) the right arm of the letter 'R' in 'REPUBLIQUE' has a shadow at the foot;
b) both this type and type II have three lines on the back of the Sower's skirt: all other types have two lines;
c) the engraved line running up the back of the Sower's skirt is broken (hence the three lines mentioned in b) above), and;
d) the letter 'M' and the first letter 'O' in 'MOUCHON,' which appears in the bottom right-hand corner of the stamp below the design are normal.
Type II (similar to type I) (from 1903):
a) the right arm of the letter 'R' in 'REPUBLIQUE' has a shadow at the foot;
b) both this type and type I have three lines on the back of the Sower's skirt: all other types have two lines;
c) the engraved line running up the back of the Sower's skirt is broken (hence the three lines described in b) above), and;
d) the letter 'M' and the first letter 'O' in 'MOUCHON,' which appears in the bottom right-hand corner of the stamp below the design are damaged.
Type III (from 1904):
a) the right arm of the letter 'R' in 'REPUBLIQUE' has a shadow at the foot;
b) this type and types IV, V and VI, have two lines on the back of the Sower's skirt: types I and II have two lines;
c) the engraved line running up the back of the Sower's skirt is unbroken (hence the two lines described in b) above), and;
d) the letter 'H' in 'MOUCHON,' which appears in the bottom right-hand corner of the stamp below the design, has a dot on the inner side of the second leg.
Type IV (flat plate printed for sheets and coils) (from 1904):
a) the right arm of the letter 'R' in 'REPUBLIQUE' has a shadow at the foot;
b) this type and types III, V and VI, have two lines on the back of the Sower's skirt: types I and II have two lines;
c) the engraved line running up the back of the Sower's skirt is unbroken (hence the two lines described in b) above), and;
d) the letter 'M' in 'MOUCHON,' which appears in the bottom right-hand corner of the stamp below the design, is asymmetrical.
Type V (booklet stamps) (from 1917):
a) the right arm of the letter 'R' in 'REPUBLIQUE' does not have a shadow at the foot;
b) this type and types III, IV and VI, have two lines on the back of the Sower's skirt: types I and II have two lines;
c) the engraved line running up the back of the Sower's skirt is unbroken (hence the two lines described in b) above), and;
d) the first letter 'O' in 'O ROTY,' which appears in the bottom left-hand corner of the stamp below the design, has the appearance of a heart.
Type VI (rotary printed for coils) (from 1923):
a) the right arm of the letter 'R' in 'REPUBLIQUE' does not have a shadow at the foot;
b) this type and types III, IV and V, have two lines on the back of the Sower's skirt: types I and II have two lines;
c) the engraved line running up the back of the Sower's skirt is unbroken (hence the two lines described in b) above);
d) the height of the image of the stamp is 22.5 mm., and;
e) there are four lines of shading rather than five on the Sower's elbow, and;
f) these stamps usually show guillotined rather than torn perforations along the edges.
Representative illustrations of the various types can be found here: https://worldstampsproject.org/france-1900-1940/.
The postage stamp offered for sale here is type IV.
General notes:
1) Listing of used postage stamps: multiple copies: as my fine used material is of comparable quality, where I have more than one copy of a particular stamp for sale I list one generic sale for used singles and sets of postage stamps, showing one representative image of that particular item, but indicating how many copies/sets are for sale.
A purchaser who wishes to buy one copy/set will be sure that the item/set that they receive will be the one displayed in the image on the sales page. Once that stamp/set is sold, the image shown on the site will be updated with an image of a sale that I still have in stock.
If a potential purchaser wishes to buy more than one copy of a fine used postage stamp, and would like to see images of all copies available via eBid before they buy, or a purchaser would like to choose one copy from a range of possible purchases, I do retain an image library of all the material that I offer for sale. Images can be e-mailed upon request to assist in informing choice, so please do not hesitate to ask.
2) Shipping charges for multiple purchases: in addition to postage my shipping charges include a handling and packing charge. My basic charges for this item are shown on the sales page. However, postage, processing and packing charges for multiple purchases will be combined and will be based upon the actual cost of despatching a package containing all the items bought.
Purchasers who buy more than one item should ensure that they request an invoice, so that they benefit from the consolidated charge for postage and packing.
Listing Information
| Listing Type | Gallery Listing |
| Listing ID# | 194749415 |
| Start Time | Thu 06 Aug 2020 11:21:36 (EDT) |
| Close Time | Run Until Sold |
| Starting Bid | Fixed Price (no bidding) |
| Item Condition | Used |
| Bids | 0 |
| Views | 75 |
| Dispatch Time | 4 Days |
| Quantity | 16 |
| Location | United Kingdom |
| Auto Extend | No |
