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India Error Stamp Perf Shift & Wrong Wmk Large Star & Ashokan Instead Ashokan

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HSN Code
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Origin
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INDIA ERROR STAMP PERF SHIFT & WRONG WMK LARGE STAR & ASHOKAN INSTEAD ASHOKAN
Description provided by La Philatelia.

Perforation Shift and Wrong Watermark

Large Star with 'Ashokan' instead of 'Ashokan'

India

Early Indian postal issues

High, due to combined perf shift and watermark error

Philatelic collections, auction houses, stamp dealers

Must be verified individually (condition may affect value)

Collectible item demonstrating Indian stamp printing errors

Specifications
Stamp Category
Error Stamp / Printing Fault
Perforation Error
Shifted perforations causing misalignment
Watermark Type
Incorrect Large Star watermark
Watermark Text
'Ashokan' printed instead of 'Ashokan'
Country of Issue
India
Item Form
Individual postage stamp
Collector Value
High due to error uniqueness
Authentication
Recommended by expert philatelist verification
Usage
Not for postal use; collectors' item only
Use cases
Category
Philately > Stamps > Error Stamps
Primary application
Not for postal use; collectors' item only
Brand
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Product type
Product
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Lead time
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Packaging
As per buyer requirement
Storage condition
As recommended by supplier
Origin
India
Form
As listed by supplier
Commercials La Philatelia
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1 unit
Lead time
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Payment terms
As per negotiated commercial agreement
Frequently asked by buyers
What makes this India error stamp unique among other error stamps?

This stamp uniquely combines a noticeable perforation shift with an incorrect large star watermark misprint, showing 'Ashokan' instead of the correct watermark, an error combination rare in Indian philately.

Can this stamp be used for postage or only for collection?

This is a collectible error stamp and should not be used for postage; it is intended solely for philatelic collections and exhibitions.

How does the watermark error affect the stamp's value?

The incorrect watermark significantly increases the stamp's rarity and collector value because such printing errors are uncommon and highly sought after.

Is expert authentication recommended for this stamp?

Yes, expert philatelic verification is recommended to confirm the authenticity of the perf shift and watermark errors, which directly affect the stamp's market value.

What type of buyers would be most interested in this error stamp?

This stamp appeals primarily to professional philatelists, stamp dealers specializing in error stamps, and auction houses handling rare Indian postage collectibles.

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India Error Stamp Perf Shift & Wrong Wmk Large Star & Ashokan Instead Ashokan
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