Great Britain Machins by Adminware

4p turquoise

Water-activated gum
First seen: Jan 30, 1980

Login to add this stamp to a 'My Favourites' list. Register to view hi-res variety pictures and to use the Checklist/Want features.

Jump to:
Narrow value

Also exists:

4p rust brown
4p cobalt blue

Paper		Printer	Other identification	Value setting	Issue date	Source	Booklet singles	Gum

ACP	Lithography	Waddington	Perf. 13½x14	T2	Feb 1986	Sheet		Dex
ACP	Photogravure	Harrison & Sons		T1	Feb 1988	Coil (horiz)		Dex
PCP	Lithography	Waddington	Perf. 13½x14	T2	Nov 12, 1981	Sheet		Dex
PCP1	Photogravure	Harrison & Sons		T1	Dec 30, 1981	Coil (horiz)		Dex
PCP1	Photogravure	Harrison & Sons		T1	Aug 14, 1984	Coil (horiz)
PCP2	Photogravure	Harrison & Sons		T1	Jan 4, 1982	Coil (horiz)		Dex
2-band (8mm) phosphor
FCP	Photogravure	Harrison & Sons		T1	Aug 26, 1981	Booklet	DP49 - cut right DP49 3 x 2½p rose madder 2 x 4p turquoise 3 x 11½p mushroom DP49A - cut left DP49A 3 x 2½p rose madder 2 x 4p turquoise 3 x 11½p mushroom	Dex
FCP	Photogravure	Harrison & Sons	left band short at bottom	T1	Aug 26, 1981	Booklet	DP49 - cut left DP49 3 x 2½p rose madder 2 x 4p turquoise 3 x 11½p mushroom	Dex
FCP	Photogravure	Harrison & Sons	right band short at bottom	T1	Aug 26, 1981	Booklet	DP49A - cut right DP49A 3 x 2½p rose madder 2 x 4p turquoise 3 x 11½p mushroom	Dex
2-band (9.5mm) phosphor
FCP	Lithography	Waddington	Perf. 13½x14	T2	Jan 30, 1980	Sheet		PVA

Stamps are perforated 14¾x14 unless otherwise noted.

4p turquoise

Narrow value
First seen: Sep 3, 1984

Paper		Printer	Other identification	Value setting	Issue date	Source	Booklet singles	Gum

ACP	Lithography	Questa		T3	May 13, 1986	Sheet		Dex
Centre band (4mm) phosphor
FCP	Photogravure	Harrison & Sons		T3	Sep 3, 1984	Booklet	DP70 - cut left DP70 3 x 1p crimson 2 x 4p turquoise 3 x 13p light brown	Dex
Left band phosphor
FCP	Photogravure	Harrison & Sons	torn all around only	T3	Jan 8, 1985	Booklet	DP79 The Story of the Times Prestige booklet DP79 The Story of the Times Prestige booklet 2 x 4p turquoise 4 x 13p light brown 2 x 17p blue grey 1 x 34p yellow brown	Dex
Right band phosphor
FCP	Photogravure	Harrison & Sons	torn all around only	T3	Jan 8, 1985	Booklet	DP79 The Story of the Times Prestige booklet DP79 The Story of the Times Prestige booklet 2 x 4p turquoise 4 x 13p light brown 2 x 17p blue grey 1 x 34p yellow brown	Dex

Disclaimer: We apologize for any errors of information that might be present. Your feedback is appreciated.

For even more varieties on Machin stamps, check out The Complete Deegam Machin Handbook (simply the best Machin
handbook available anywhere) by Douglas Myall - click for details.

Booklet pane numbers used courtesy the Modern British Philatelic Circle
who publish 'The Bookmark' Catalogue