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The Penny Black and GB Line-Engraved Stamps (1840 – 1855): Their Conception, Production, Use and Collection

​About this Course:

View three inspiring videos and discover the story behind Great Britain’s line-engraved stamps and the many ways to collect and appreciate them.

• Session 1: The Dawn of “Adhesives”; Engraving and Design
• Session 2: Plating & Collecting Penny Blacks; The Reds (and blues)
• Session 3: Separation Types; Reading & Understanding Covers; Forgeries

This is a recording  of a course that occurred during 2020 Summer Seminar Online. 

Presenter:  Doug McGill

Course Duration: 

• Session 1 Video - 62 minutes
• Session 2 Video - 61 minutes
• Session 3 Video - 64 minutes