![]() Plate Proofs on India on Card in pair and block of four
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In preparation for the distribution of the Silver Jubilee issue and advertising purposes the Post Office prepared photos of the stamps.
The picture on a heavy card (opposite) is part of a set of publicity "proofs." It is datestamped on the back (below)
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Imperforate pair.
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Two plates were used for the printing of the 5c stamp (plates 1 and 2). This example shows the imprint identifying the Canadian Bank Note Company and the stamps coming from Plate No.1
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Block of four 5c stamps
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