2¢ Carmine 14UR46
Reiche states "line through top of design, lower than on 105, original die"
Research notes:
Matte #810 Reiche No. 106
Matte #809 is very similar, the line is very slightly lower. It should not be confused with Reiche No. 105. There are currently five very similar CPVs on the 2¢ Carmine: 12UR18 is another. One helpful way to differentiate them is to look closely at the upper right corner, where some retouching may occur.
Leo's Notes
Horizontal line through the entire upper half of the stamp. It goes through
- the middle of the N in CANADA,
- the King’s upper forehead,
- and the A in POSTAGE.
12UL93 and 14UR15 have a line in the same position. The features that distinguish this stamp and 12UL93 are described below. 12UR18 also has a similar line, but slightly lower down.
The subject on the proof has a nick in the UR corner of the frame. The issued stamp does not have this nick, but it has a vertical spur above the right frame due to retouching.
In Marler, p. 234.
Similar line on 12UR18 and 14UR46. On 12UR18, the line is slightly lower down and the stamp has a retouch to the UR.
On 14UR46, the line is in exactly the same position. The distinguishing features:
1. Design type: 12UL93 is type O4; 14UR46 is type O5.
2. On 12UL93, the line is weaker on the left side and stronger on the right. It begins in the left outer oval and is visible in the top of the A in POSTAGE and the right inner oval. On 14UR46, the line begins to the left of the UL spandrel, but is not visible in the top of the A or the right inner oval. Both lines are visible to the right of the UR spandrel.
3. On 12UL93, the guide dot in the right inner oval is in the centre. On 14UR46, it is slightly to the right. The dot on 12UL93 is slightly bigger than on 14UR46.
4. On 12UL93, there is a dot in the vertical member of the E in POSTAGE between the top and middle arms. Constant?
Plates 12, 14, and 23 have similar “horizontal line” flaws. The position of the line relative to the N in CANADA is useful in sorting stamps with the flaw into two groups (but note that on some stamps the line consists of segments to the left and right of the N but don’t go through it):
Low line (line is level with the point where the right border of the left member of the N meets the lower border of the diagonal member): 12UR18, 14UL26
High line (line is level with the top of the left member of the N where it transitions to the diagonal member): 12UL93, 14UR15, 14UR46, 23UL11, 23UL15
Guide dot in the centre of the right inner oval at the midpoint.
Re-entry in Zone 28
Plate Position: 14UR46
Reported by R. Matte
Marler Type: O5
Format ~ Sheet
Perforation 12
Non-Fluorescent Ink
Matte # 810
Reiche No. 106
