The Silver Jubilee issue has the largest quantity of varieties of any Australian issue. Copper electros were used for the plating of the issue (this allowed for better dry ink adherence to the plate). It is thought that the amount of nickel coating on the plates, which was applied for the first during this issue, were not adequate to prevent the plates from wearing down.
The subsequent pages provide examples found on the 2d, 3d and 2/- values. The pdf file lists the known varieties in detail. Note: There are many more flaws but their positions and plate numbers are unknown.
Australian Silver Jubilee Issue
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Albino Impressions
Albino impressions occur when two sheets pass through the printing press at the same time producing an impression on the lower sheet. The albino sheet is subsequently passed through the press again receiving an inked impression. Albino impressions can occur in all directions.
They are uncommon and appear to occur exclusively in the 2d stamps. Examples have been recorded from plates 1, 2, 4 and 6.
The image opposite shows an example. The arrows highlight the position of the albino print.
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