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The Sixpence Stamp 1859 to 1895

‘Dot After Six’ Variety

This constant variety consists of a dot after the word SIX. A distinct break also is present on the upper right
diagonal inner frame that surrounds the Queen’s head.

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1st Printing 2nd Printing 3rd, 4th Printings
114
Maximum 100 printed 107

Only recorded example Only recorded

(RPSL Certificate) used example

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5th, 6th, 7th Printings 9th Printing 10th Printing

268 74 128

The flaw appears once only on each sheet of 240 stamps, on the third stamp on the fourth row of the bottom
right pane. The frame break increases in size on each subsequent printing.