ADMIRAL ISSUE
Misplaced & Major Re-entries
ONE CENT Green
Scott #104 Page 1
Page 2 Major Re-entries - Continued
There are a great many re-entries on the lower values of the Admiral Issue. Many of these are recorded and illustrated in George C. Marler’s masterwork, THE ADMIRAL ISSUE of CANADA, published by the American Philatelic Society in 1982. As wonderful a resource as this is, it was based mainly on examination of the Proof sheets held by the Postal Archives in Ottawa. It therefore does not take into account the many instances when the plates were re-entered, and thus a far greater number of re-entries exists than is covered by this book. It does, however, provide a fine foundation on which to base a collection of Admiral re-entries, as long as you realize you are likely to find many re-entries not included by Marler.
This first page includes Misplaced Entries along with Major Re-entries. The second page continues with Major Re-entries, while the third page is for lesser Re-entries.
As I have mentioned elsewhere, I believe that for a re-entry to be considered 'major' it should show evidence of a strong shift and usually doubling of some of the lettering, as opposed to just framelines or bits of spandrels. A major does not necessarily have to show doubling of a large area of the design, but in many cases can just be confined to a narrow strip across the design. Many such examples will be found below.
A 'normal' or minor re-entry is usually the case when the transfer roll is a little 'out of alignment' or shewed, while a misplaced entry shows elements of design well away from their normal positions.
I would be grateful for 1200dpi scans of any other misplaced or really major items you may have for inclusion here.
Check out the INCREDIBLE STAMP immediately below!
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Scott #104
1¢ Admiral Green
AN INVERTED ENTRY
Plate Position 24UR6
This incredible stamp was discovered by Mr. Randall W. Van Someren when going through a bulk lot of used Admirals! He came across a stamp with a multitude of odd markings that he could not explain. On checking Marler’s book on The Admiral Issue, he found that Marler’s description of a re-entry on pp 24UR6 seemed to fit his stamp. With the help of Leo Beaudet, who also has a copy, checked it out on the proof sheets in Ottawa, the position was confirmed to be this stamp.
In trying to determine where all of the markings came from, Randall used Adobe Photoshop to make a separate transparency layer of all of the markings he could see, so he could move it around to see if he could match up the details with the design of the stamp. It wasn’t until the transparency layer was turned completely upside down that all of the details suddenly fell into place! It was an INVERTED ENTRY!
Somehow, in entering the design in this position, the transfer roller was turned around and an upside down entry occurred in this position. It was then either partially erased, or had not been entered fully, when the transfer roll was turned in the proper direction and the correct entry was made.
This is a fine example of how computers have affected our hobby, as this method of testing would otherwise not have been possible.
This is also THE only known instance of an inverted entry on a Canadian stamp. There are a few known instances on USA stamps, and my Mexican sideways entry can be seen on this website. However, this is an extremely rare occurrence!
My sincere thanks to Randall for giving me his permission to publish this discovery here. Members of the Admiral Study Group of BNAPS have already been treated to this delightful itme!
^ The original ‘Discovery’ stamp showing a multitude of extraneous markings throughout the design ^
^ The multitude of extraneous marking highlighted in RED ^
^ TheAdobe Photoshop layer mat of extraneous markings in RED, INVERTED on the design showing where all the markings originated ^
^ Courtesy of Randall W. Van Someren ^
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Scott #104
1¢ Admiral Green
The Major Re-entry
Plate Position 12LR35
This gorgeous stamp is one of Canada’s best known re-entries. With a strong clockwise twist, doubling almost every element of the design, this stamp stands out as one of our finest. While the marvelous doubling of the lower right corner numeral box and ‘1’ is its most awesome feature, you should note also the doubling of the left ‘1’ and the letters of ONE CENT. Not to be forgotten, check out the ‘TAG’ of POSTAGE, particularly the delightful ‘twin peaks’ of the ‘A.’ Of course, the surrounding leaf elements and the portrait itself also exhibit fine examples of re-entry doubling.
This is a highly desireable stamp, and I shall always regret parting with my copy, seen second one down at the right, in order to make a computer upgrade several years ago. (I was desperate for a new Macintosh!)
Below the close-ups of the single stamp is a scan of a newly discovered dated pair with the re-entry on the left. Making it particularly interesting, and even more scarce (if that is indeed possible) is the fact that the circular date falls on the re-entry stamp. Few of the known copies of this stamp are dated. This is a North Bay duplex cancellation dated "DE 3 12".
This pair is courtesy of Eastern Auctions, with a nod to Leopold Beaudet for bringing it to my attention.
UPDATE: A mint block of 4 containing the major recently surfaced in Eastern Auctions February 22-23, 2013 sale! Scroll down to see this block.
**NOTE: August 17, 2020 Added 5 more copies of this major re-entry! There are two of them that I can find no record of the submitter. If you own one of them, please let me know so I can give you proper credit.
As an aside, it has always been my contention that there are many copies of this major that have not yet been discovered due to the fact that they are all hiding out on the backs of picture postcards, which were so popular at the time of this stamp issue. Indeed, one of the copies known to me is on such a postcard. And we all know how postcard collectors don’t really care much about the backs of the cards or the stamps! So next time you see a pile of postcards at a dealer’s table, take some time to check out the backs...you just might be in for a wonderful find! And remember, you heard it here!
^ One of the finest copies of The Major Re-entry Known - Ex Reiche ^
^ Another incredible copy; the best I have seen ^ - Courtesy of Arpi Cikor
Above stamp was formerly in the RETrimble collection, now Courtesy of Bob Turkowski
^ Pair courtesy Eastern Auctions (The Major is the left stamp of the pair.) ^
^ Another beautiful copy, above. Unfortunately, I do not have the source to give credit. ???
^ Unfortunately trimmed at the top, but at least I now have a copy! ^
^ The RETrimble Collection ^ Ex: Hans Reiche Collection
^ From the RETrimble Collection ^ A lovely looking copy, but unfortunately reperfed along the entire right side.
^ Courtesy of Eastern Auctions, Ltd ^ This gorgeous mint block was recently sold by Eastern Auctions for $6500 + 15% Buyer's Premium!
^ Courtesy of David Marasco >
^ Courtesy of David Marasco >
^ Courtesy of ???
^ Courtesy of ???
^ Courtesy of Gaéton Gagnon >
Scott #125vi Perf 8
1¢ Admiral Green
The Major Re-entry
Plate Position 12LR35
This is the UNIQUE copy of the major re-entry on a coil!
At this point in time, it remains the ONLY copy ever found.
Unfortunately, as you can see, it is also damaged.
It was discovered many years ago by Dr. Warren Bosch, my old friend and correspondent for a great many years!
Courtesy of W.G. Burden
Courtesy of W.G. Burden
Scott #104
1¢ Admiral Green
Major Misplaced Entry 1
Plate Position Unknown
Here we have a shift of a full 2.0 mm upwards of the entire misplaced design. Evidence abounds over the entire stamp, but the most obvious feature is the line through the bottom of ‘ONE’ which is actually the bottom frameline. Markings are found in both right and left maple leaves, including part of the ‘1’ in the large leaf on the left. Part of the portrait oval can be seen in the top margin.
This is by far the best example of a misplaced entry on the ONE CENT Admiral that I am aware of.
It was discovered by Dr. Warren Bosch many years ago, who found two copies, one sound (the upper photo) and the other with a piece missing due to careless handling of scissors. The latter resides in my collection. (See last photo.)
I have yet to hear of another - Bill Burden has foundanother copy! It is the first image shown here now! Thanks, Bill!
^ From the RETrimble Collection ^
Scott #104
1¢ Admiral Green
Major Misplaced Entry 2
Plate Position Unknown
Here we have a delightful misplaced entry showing clearly throughout the lower portion of the design.
^ From the RETrimble Collection ^
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Scott #104
1¢ Admiral Green
Major Re-entry 2
Plate Position 7UR6
This major exhibits a shift in the lower portion of the design, with lovely doubling of both 1’s, much of ONE CENT, the bottom frameline and right vertical frameline. All of the spandrel lines above the RNB are doubled into the white frame.
The plate position of this major re-entry was discovered by W.G. Burden of Eastern Auctions who found it in a lovely imprint strip of 4. Scroll down to see it.
I now have two single copies of this beauty, along with a copy of it on a postcard. (See below.)
^ From the RETrimble Collection ^
^ From the RETrimble Collection ^
^ Here is a copy of the above major on a postcard, along with a U.S.A. stamp!
^ The RETrimble Collection ^
W.G. Burden of Eastern Auctions reported the find of this major re-entry in a plate strip of 4, confirming its plate position. It's under the 'A - No - 7.'
^ Courtesy of W.G. Burden & Eastern Auctions ^
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Scott #104
1¢ Admiral Green
Major Re-entry 3
Plate Position Unknown
This is a much more subtle shift, but sizeable nevertheless.
^ From the Hans Reiche Collection ^
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Scott #104
1¢ Admiral Green
Major Re-entry 4
Plate Position 139LL85
This is a downward shift showing doubling of the bottom of the right ‘1’ and the lower frameline.
^ From the Hans Reiche Collection ^
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Scott #104
1¢ Admiral Green
Major Re-entry 5
Plate Position 17LL91
This is a lovely example of a major re-entry in the upper portion of the design.
^ From the Hans Reiche Collection ^
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Scott #104
1¢ Admiral Green
Major Re-entry 6
Plate Position Unknown
This shows a band of doubling across the portrait, with clear doubling in ‘CAN’ and 'AGE.'
^ From the Hans Reiche Collection ^
Scott #104
1¢ Admiral Green
Major Re-entry 7
Plate Position 58LR92
This shows doubling only on the left in and below the ‘CA.’
Scott #104
1¢ Admiral Green
Major Re-entry 8
Plate Position 10LL91
This is a another band of doubling, showing in and below ‘CA’ and in and above ‘GE.’
^ The RETrimble Collection ^
Scott #104
1¢ Admiral Green
Major Re-entry 9
Plate Position Unknown
This shows a heavy line of doubling below ‘ANA’ and slightly in the letters.
Scott #104
1¢ Admiral Green
Major Re-entry 10
Plate Position 74UL6
This one is more extensive, with doubling in and below most of CANADA POSTAGE.
Scott #104
1¢ Admiral Green
Major Re-entry 11
Plate Position Unknown
This is a much more subtle example, with tiny dots in many of the upper letters. The main clue to the size of the shift is the UR corner of the frame.
^ From the Hans Reiche Collection ^
Scott #104
1¢ Admiral Green
Major Re-entry 12
Plate Position Unknown
This major is much more pronounced, with doubling in just about all of CANADA POSTAGE, as well as in the tops of both upper left and upper right spandrels, indicating an upwards shift. There are also signs of doubling in the inner and outer white ovals near the top of the lower left spandrel and to the right of the middle leaf.
^ From the RETrimble Collection ^
Scott #104
1¢ Admiral Green
Major Re-entry 13
Plate Position Unknown
This shows doubling in and above the ‘GET’ on the right.
Scott #104
1¢ Admiral Green
Major Re-entry 14
Plate Position Unknown
This is similar to, but different from, the above.
^ From the Hans Reiche Collection ^
Scott #104
1¢ Admiral Green
Major Re-entry 15
Plate Position Unknown
This one shows a sizeable shift downwards, visible in the bottom margin, the RNB, and parts of ONE CENT.
^ From the Hans Reiche Collection ^
Scott #104
1¢ Admiral Green
Major Re-entry 16
Plate Position Unknown
This is nice doubling of the left ‘1’ and the bottom frameline. There is also a strong upwards shift in the upper margin of the top frameline, although this could well be a guideline and guide dot.
^ From the RETrimble Collection ^
Scott #104
1¢ Admiral Green
Major Re-entry 17
Plate Position Unknown
There is a shift of the lower frameline into the bottom margin, as well as a strong mark in the 'T' of CENT.
^ From the RETrimble Collection ^
Scott #104
1¢ Admiral Green
Major Re-entry 18
Plate Position Unknown
This is a nice one showing sharp doubling in the CA and GE of CANADA POSTAGE, typical of many of the re-entries shown on the 2¢ carmines.
^ From the RETrimble Collection ^
Courtey of Ralph Keir
Scott #104
1¢ Admiral Green
Major Re-entry 19
Plate Position Unknown
There is a counterclockwise twist of the design visible in the lower right corner of the design, including the outer frameline, the numeral box and the right 'I''. There is also a slight doubling of the lower left and upper right corner, as well.
^ From the RETrimble Collection ^
Scott #104
1¢ Admiral Green
Misplaced Entry 3
Plate Position 14LL5
This stamp shows an interesting set of lines in the upper left corner extending from the tip of the crown out into the left margin. There is another line through the top of the 'P' of POSTAGE which extends through the white portrait oval to the upper spandrel.
These are too exact to be tool marks and may be the result of a dropped transfer roll. I now have two copies to prove contancy.
Thanks to Bill Burden for the plate position.
^ From the RETrimble Collection ^
Scott #104
1¢ Admiral Green
Misplaced Entry 4
Plate Position Unknown
This one is very subtle, with a vertical line in the 'C' of CANADA, as well as a vertical line out in the right margin on the opposite side. There are also extensions of lines into the white oval just below the 'E' of POSTAGE and further down opposite the upper leaf.
This may or may not be the result of a misplaced entry, or a dropped transfer roll.
^ From the RETrimble Collection ^
Scott #104
1¢ Admiral Green
Major Re-entry 20
Plate Position 74UL18
This is a strong major re-entry showing in virtually all of the lettering of CANADA POSTAGE, with a few marks in the lower design.
Courtesy of Claude Cholette
^ Courtesy of Claude Cholette ^
Scott #104
1¢ Admiral Green
Strong Re-entry 21
Plate Position Unknown
Here we see doubling in 'ANAD' and 'T', as well as to the right of the right numeral box with a line in the white inner frame and extensions of background lines of the LR spandrel.
^ From the RETrimble Collection ^
Scott #104
1¢ Admiral Green
Major Re-entry 22
Plate Position Unknown
This one shows doubling in the 'CA' of CANADA and below the 'GE' of POSTAGE.
^ From the RETrimble Collection ^
Scott #104
1¢ Admiral Green
Major Re-entry 23
Plate Position Unknown
Here is astrong doubling in and below the 'CA' of CANADA and in the 'E' of POSTAGE.
^ From the RETrimble Collection ^
Scott #104
1¢ Admiral Green
Major Re-entry 24
Plate Position Unknown
Here is a narrow line of doubling, showing just in the first 'A' of CANADA and the 'G' of POSTAGE.
^ From the RETrimble Collection ^
Scott #104
1¢ Admiral Green
Major Re-entry 25
Plate Position Unknown
Here we see doubling in and below the 'CA' of CANADA and the 'A E' of POSTAGE.
^ From the RETrimble Collection ^
Scott #104
1¢ Admiral Green
Major Re-entry 26
Plate Position Unknown
Here is strong doubling in and below the 'CA' of CANADA.
^ From the RETrimble Collection ^
^ Courtesy of W.G. Burden ^
Scott #104
1¢ Admiral Green
Major Re-entry 27
Plate Position Unknown
This one just shows doubling in the first 'A' of CANADA.
^ From the RETrimble Collection ^
Scott #104
1¢ Admiral Green
Misplaced Entry 4
Plate Position 12UR40
This stamp is another spectacular misplaced entry from W.G. Burden, showing a dramatic misplaced entry in the lower right numeral box! On the right appears to be the upper frameline of the numeral box, while below the ‘1’ appears to be doubling of the ‘1’, along with further remnants of the shift in the bottom margin.
Courtesy of W. G. Burden
^ Courtesy of W.G. Burden ^
^ From the RETrimble Collection ^
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