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The Arch Issue of 1930-31 is known mainly for the Major Re-entry that appeared on the 1¢ Orange and 1¢ Green. While those are shown here, I also present photos of the Retouch that was made to the Major on the 1¢ Green, as well as a remarkable re-entry on the 2¢ Deep Red and Green.

Scott #162

George V

1¢ Orange

Major Re-entry

Plate Position 2UL96

This is the well-known major re-entry in the LR ‘1’ and CENT. Note the very distinctive jagged appearance of the re-entry lines in the top of CENT. Note also the tiny ‘point’ in the white space directly to the left of the lower left tip of the ‘1.’

With a much lower printing of the orange, the re-entry on the orange may be much scarcer than the green.

^ From the RETrimble Collection ^

Scott #163

George V

1¢ Green

Major Re-entry

Plate Position 2UL96

This is the identical re-entry as that on the orange printing seen above.

^ From the RETrimble Collection ^

Here is a lovely copy of the major re-entry on cover. Note that it is addressed to one of Canada’s most distinguished philatelists, Mr. Fred Jarrett

^ From the RETrimble Collection ^

Normal Copy for comparison.

Scott #163

George V

1¢ Green

Retouch of the

Major Re-entry

Plate Position 2UL96

Since the re-entry on this stamp was so obvious (easily seen with the naked eye), it was decided to attempt to remove it. However, since the plate had been bent to fit the rotary press, as well as having been chromium-plated to prevent wear, burnishing the area clean and re-entering it was not an option. Therefore, the engraver was instructed to retouch the re-entry by hand to remove as many of the details as possible. A very close comparison of the retouch to the re-entered stamp, however, will show that a number of identifying features still remiain that enable us to detect the repaired stamp. (The most obvious of these features is the tiny ‘point’ in the white space to the left of the lower left tip of the ‘1.’) There are several others.

This also means that the number of major re-entries on this stamp is less than originally thought, as it did not last for the life of the printing. (The retouch does not exist on the orange printing.)

^ From the RETrimble Collection ^

Scott #163

George V

1¢ Green

Re-entry

This is the first possible re-entry I have seen other than the well-known Major.

The jagged edge of the right numeral box into the white border is very reminiscent of the lines found in the Major Re-entry, as well as the re-entry on the 2¢ Arch, seen below. While I have encountered tiny such lines on regular stamps before, these are particularly strong and suggest a re-entry, rather than just plate wear. Reports of other strong examples are invited.

^ Courtesy of Robert Coulson ^

^ Courtesy of Robert Coulson ^

Scott #164 & 165

George V

2¢ Green & Deep Red

A Major Re-entry

Plate Position - 3UR15

Plate 3, Upper Right Pane

Position # 15

This super re-entry in red was discovered by Dr. Jim Watt. It was the only copy I had seen until a copy in green was discovered on a postcard. There is apparently a second re-entry on the same sheet in pp35.

NOTE: This re-entry has recently been found on the Green printing and acquired by me, thanks to Brad Buschette.

As it is from Plate 3, this re-entry will not be found on the Brown printings, as Plate 3 was not used for those.

Note the doubling of the upper right vertical frameline out in the margin.

The postcard showing the re-entry used properly in period.

^ From the RETrimble Collection ^

Upper Left Corner

Bottom

Note the doubling in the extreme lower left corner design element, as well as the right side of the numeral box.

Note the doubling of the bottom frameline, which extends out into the margin. Also note the slight doubling in the 2 and the right side of the numeral box.

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	The Arch Issue of 1930-31 is known mainly for the Major Re-entry that appeared on the 1¢ Orange and 1¢ Green. While those are shown here, I also present photos of the Retouch that was made to the Major on the 1¢ Green, as well as a remarkable re-entry on the 2¢ Deep Red and Green.
	Scott #162 George V 1¢ Orange Major Re-entry Plate Position 2UL96 This is the well-known major re-entry in the LR ‘1’ and CENT. Note the very distinctive jagged appearance of the re-entry lines in the top of CENT. Note also the tiny ‘point’ in the white space directly to the left of the lower left tip of the ‘1.’ With a much lower printing of the orange, the re-entry on the orange may be much scarcer than the green.	^ From the RETrimble Collection ^

	Scott #163 George V 1¢ Green Major Re-entry Plate Position 2UL96 This is the identical re-entry as that on the orange printing seen above.	^ From the RETrimble Collection ^ Here is a lovely copy of the major re-entry on cover. Note that it is addressed to one of Canada’s most distinguished philatelists, Mr. Fred Jarrett ^ From the RETrimble Collection ^
	Normal Copy for comparison.
	Scott #163 George V 1¢ Green Retouch of the Major Re-entry Plate Position 2UL96 Since the re-entry on this stamp was so obvious (easily seen with the naked eye), it was decided to attempt to remove it. However, since the plate had been bent to fit the rotary press, as well as having been chromium-plated to prevent wear, burnishing the area clean and re-entering it was not an option. Therefore, the engraver was instructed to retouch the re-entry by hand to remove as many of the details as possible. A very close comparison of the retouch to the re-entered stamp, however, will show that a number of identifying features still remiain that enable us to detect the repaired stamp. (The most obvious of these features is the tiny ‘point’ in the white space to the left of the lower left tip of the ‘1.’) There are several others. This also means that the number of major re-entries on this stamp is less than originally thought, as it did not last for the life of the printing. (The retouch does not exist on the orange printing.)	^ From the RETrimble Collection ^

	Scott #163 George V 1¢ Green Re-entry This is the first possible re-entry I have seen other than the well-known Major. The jagged edge of the right numeral box into the white border is very reminiscent of the lines found in the Major Re-entry, as well as the re-entry on the 2¢ Arch, seen below. While I have encountered tiny such lines on regular stamps before, these are particularly strong and suggest a re-entry, rather than just plate wear. Reports of other strong examples are invited. ^ Courtesy of Robert Coulson ^	^ Courtesy of Robert Coulson ^
	Scott #164 & 165 George V 2¢ Green & Deep Red A Major Re-entry Plate Position - 3UR15 Plate 3, Upper Right Pane Position # 15 This super re-entry in red was discovered by Dr. Jim Watt. It was the only copy I had seen until a copy in green was discovered on a postcard. There is apparently a second re-entry on the same sheet in pp35. NOTE: This re-entry has recently been found on the Green printing and acquired by me, thanks to Brad Buschette. As it is from Plate 3, this re-entry will not be found on the Brown printings, as Plate 3 was not used for those.	Note the doubling of the upper right vertical frameline out in the margin. The postcard showing the re-entry used properly in period. ^ From the RETrimble Collection ^

	Upper Left Corner

	Bottom	Note the doubling in the extreme lower left corner design element, as well as the right side of the numeral box. Note the doubling of the bottom frameline, which extends out into the margin. Also note the slight doubling in the 2 and the right side of the numeral box.
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