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Great Britain Specialised Catalogue Supplement BRITISH STAMPS

GB Catalogue

UHP29 (containing Nos. UG24, UG31, UG53, UG148, W2737x4) (26.3.13) .. ..8·50

A supplement to Stanley Gibbons Great Britain Specialised Catalogue

Add to Section W Special Stamps Section W 2013. 50th ANNIVERSARY OF DOCTOR WHO (TV programme)

Add to UJ Machin Self-adhesive Issues Printed by WALSALL inscribed “Large” from self-adhesive booklets 2nd Large SECURITY CODE “F” and DATE 2nd Large

(1st) W2718 The Eleventh Doctor (Matt Smith, from 2010) (1st) W2719 The Tenth Doctor (David Tennant, 2005-10) (1st) W2720 The Ninth Doctor (Christopher Eccleston, 2005)

Type SA12 with source code “F” MFIL Add to No. UJW23b (see in April 2012 GB Cat. supplement) (S.G. U2970) c. Security code “MFIL” and “MA12” (25.7.12) .. ... ... ... 2∙00 No.UJW23c came from booklet No. RA2d

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PANE OF FOUR WITH SECURITY CODE “F” WITH DATE MA12 (2nd) class stamps inscribed “Large” pane of four with security overprint Add to No. UJPW29b pane of 4 2nd Large (see in April 2012 GB Cat. supplement) c. Security code “MFIL” and “MA12” (25.7.12) .. ... ... ... 6∙00 Pane UJPW29c came from booklet No. RA2d. The cylinder numbers were W1, W1, (W1).

(1st) W2721 The Eighth Doctor (Paul McGann, 1996) (1st) W2722 The Seventh Doctor (Sylvester McCoy, 1987-9) (1st) W2723 The Sixth Doctor (Colin Baker, 1984-6) (1st) W2724 The Fifth Doctor (Peter Davison, 1982-4)

Add to APPENDIX J H. Self-adhesive Barcode Booklets containing No Value Indicated stamps (2001-2012) The following booklet with Forest Stewardship Council logo Add to RA2c (August 2012 supplement) d. Contents changed with date “MA12” (25.7.12)... ... ... 6∙00 Add to Section UG Machin (Litho) Denominated stamps, PVA gum, elliptical perforations with source code and date UG24

UG31 UG53 UG148 Queen Elizabeth II (Des. After plaster cast by Arnold Machin)

Printed in lithography by Cartor 2013 (26 MARCH). PERF. 15×14(E). TWO (long wave) BANDS (blue fluor). Source code “MPIL” and date code “M12L”. NFCP/PVA From £13·77 (face value £12·82) 50th Anniversary of Doctor Who (TV programme). Premium Stamp pane No.UHP29 (26.3.13) UG24 (=S.G.U3012) 5p. Red-brown (“MPIL”). ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 1∙00 1∙00 UG31 (=S.G.U3013) 10p. Dull orange (“MPIL”)... ... ... ... ... ... ... 1∙25 1∙25 UG53 (=S.G.U3014) 20p. Bright green (“MPIL”).. ... ... ... ... ... ... 1∙25 1∙25 UG148 (=S.G.U3020) 87p.Yellow-orange (“MPIL”) ... ... ... ... ... ... 2∙00 2∙00 STITCHED BOOKLET PANE (26 MARCH) 2013 Printed in lithography by Cartor From £13·77 (face value £12·82) 50th Anniversary of Doctor Who (TV programme). Premium Stamp Booklet No. DY6 (26.3.13) The booklet contains panes WP2733/36, and Machin pane No.UHP29 Machin pane printed in lithography comprising 4×(1st) TARDIS, 5p. (red-brown), 10p. (dull orange), 20p. (bright green), 87p. (yellow-orange) two bands (blue fluor) iridescent Royal Mail overprint with date and source code “P” for “prestige” booklets on nonfluorescent coated paper and perforated 15×14(E). The centre label without phosphor bands shows the TARDIS. The pane margin shows the Third Doctor, Jon Pertwee. The pane is rouletted twice between stitched margin and to left of the eight se-tenant stamps.

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(1st) W2725 The Fourth Doctor (Tom Baker, 1974-81) (1st) W2726 The Third Doctor (Jon Pertwee, 1970-4) (1st) W2727 The Second Doctor (Patrick Troughton, 1966-9) (1st) W2728 The First Doctor (William Hartnell, 1963-6) 2013 (26 MARCH). 50th ANNIVERSARY OF DOCTOR WHO (TV programme) The longest running television series devoted to science-fiction, first broadcast in 1963, is commemorated on its 50th anniversary. The first Doctor starred William Hartnell who was accompanied by his granddaughter and her two teachers. The second series introduced the Daleks and their war cry ‘Ex-term-in-ate’ was an instant success. The space ship was the TARDIS (Time and Relative Dimensions in Space). The budget was modest hence the police box, not unusual in 1960s London. The police box took on a “chameleon circuit” enabling it to blend into any background and surroundings on landing .Tom Baker, holds the distinction of the longest serving doctor from 1974 to 1981. The team at the BBC responsible at the start were Sydney Newman, head of drama, Donald Wilson and Cecil Edwin. In 1966 the Cybermen made their first appearance in The Tenth Planet. The issue comprised three sheets, two sheets comprising se-tenant strips of 4 arranged 4×6 in two panes up of 24 and one sheet of se-tenant strips of 6 arranged 6×4 two panes up of 24 all with a horizontal gutter margin. The issue includes a Premium Stamp Booklet, retail booklet and miniature sheet. The stamps from counter sheets were conventionally gummed and printed in lithography by Cartor. The sheets were on nonfluorescent coated paper with “all over” phosphor with (blue fluor) and PVA gum. The stamps were designed by GBH. A. Sheet and Premium Booklet Stamps. 1st issue Perf.14 .“All over” phosphor. PVA gum Plate Nos. C1(×4), (C1) phosphor W2718 (=S.G.3437) (1st) W2718a Horiz. Strip of 3 Nos. W2718/20 C1(×4), (C1) phosphor W2719 (=S.G.3438) (1st) C1(×4), (C1) phosphor W2720 (=S.G.3439) (1st) C1(×4), (C1) phosphor W2721 (=S.G.3440) (1st) W2721a Horiz Strip of 4 Nos. W2721/4 st C1(×4), (C1) phosphor W2722 (=S.G.3441) (1 ) C1(×4), (C1) phosphor W2723 (=S.G.3442) (1st) st C1(×4), (C1) phosphor W2724 (=S.G.3443) (1 ) st C1(×4), (C1) phosphor W2725 (=S.G.3444) (1 ) W2725a Horiz Strip of 4 Nos. W2725/8 C1(×4), (C1) phosphor W2726 (=S.G.3445) (1st) C1(×4), (C1) phosphor W2727 (=S.G.3446) (1st) C1(×4), (C1) phosphor W2728 (=S.G.3447) (1st) Examples from the panes can be confirmed by a margin attached or simply looking at the perforation tips. They are different to the stamps printed in counter sheets but we list one number for both. Credit for the company that printed the booklet is stated as Cartor. It is likely that Walsall printed the Machin pane. The colours were greenish yellow, bright magenta, new blue and black (reading down). Plate blocks of twenty (4×5) and twelve (3×4) are needed to include the four squared (2×2) or (1×4) box with one or two spots shaded indicating two panes “A” above two panes “B” as indicated by the stock codes described below. The left vertical margin shows a grid box opposite row 2 and plate numbers C1×(4) opposite horizontal rows 4 or 5 and at right barcode and stock code opposite rows 1/2, traffic lights opposite rows 4 or 5 and sideways FSC mark opposite rows 4 or 5.

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Great Britain Specialised Catalogue Supplement

WP2733 (containing Nos.W2718/20) (26.3.13) ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 4∙25 Third pane printed in lithography by Cartor comprising special stamps Nos. W2721/24 se-tenant with “all over” phosphor (blue fluor) on nonfluorescent coated paper. The pane margin shows Sylvester McCoy the Seventh Doctor. The pane was rouletted twice between stitched margin and to left of the block of se-tenant stamps.

B. Self-adhesive stamps printed in Gravure by Walsall from 50th Anniversary of Doctor Who booklet PM36 2013 (26 MARCH). 50th ANNIVERSARY OF DOCTOR WHO (TV programme) Self-adhesive with SA gum. “All over” phosphor. Die-cut perforation 14½ The design as (1st) Nos. W2718 (Matt Smith) and W2728 (Patrick Troughton). Printed in Gravure From £3∙60 Barcode code booklet pane WP2737 W2729 (=S.G. 3448) (1st) multi-coloured ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 1·25 1·10 W2730 (=S.G. 3449) (1st) black and grey-black ... ... ... ... ... ... 1·25 1·10 W2731 (=S.G. 3450) (1st) multi-coloured (TARDIS) . ... ... ... ... 1·25 1·10 Nos. W2729/31 were only issued in booklet, No. PM36, in which the surplus selfadhesive paper was, removed from around the four TARDIS 1st class stamps (No. W2731), but retained around Nos. W2729/30. The gum is not soluble in water. C. Miniature Sheet. 50th ANNIVERSARY OF DOCTOR WHO (TV programme) 26 March 2013 (sold at £2∙60)

WP2734 WP2734 (containing Nos.W2721/24) (26.3.13) ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 5∙75 Second pane printed in lithography by Cartor comprising special stamps Nos. W2725/28 se-tenant with “all over” phosphor (blue fluor) on nonfluorescent coated paper. The pane margin shows Colin Baker the Sixth Doctor. The pane was rouletted twice between stitched margin and to left of the block of se-tenant stamps.

WMS2732 Miniature sheet showing Alien Foes (2nd class) and TARDIS (1st class) (Des. GBH. Lithography Enschedé Security Printing) Die-cut Perf. 14½×14 (E) 1st or 14½ (others) 2 bands or centre band (others)/ SA gum WMS2732 (=S.G. MS3451) Sheet size 115×89mm. (1st) TARDIS, (2nd) Dalek, (2nd) The Ood, (2nd) Weeping Angel, and (2nd) Cyberman(Sold at £2∙60)(26.3.13) ... ... 5∙25 5∙25 Individual values from the miniature sheet will not be listed separately. Lithography has been described as the printing process on the insert card in presentation packs. STITCHED BOOKLET PANES (26 MARCH) 2013 From £13·77 (face value £12·82) 50th Anniversary of Doctor Who (TV programme). Premium Stamp Booklet No. DY6 (26.3.13) The booklet contains panes WP2733/36 perforated 14, and Machin pane No.UHP29 perforated 15×14(E). Printed in lithography.

WP2735 WP2735 (containing Nos.W2725/28) (26.3.13) ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 5∙75 Fifth pane (inverted in booklet) or with Matt Smith on front cover this is the first pane and was printed in lithography by Cartor. It comprised 4×2nd and the 1st class TARDIS stamp in the centre. All self-adhesive on backing depicting Doctor Who in comics. The 2nd class stamps had a centre band and the 1st class two bands. The latter was die cut perforated 15 all (blue fluor) on nonfluorescent coated paper. The pane margin was inscribed “Hiding Behind The Sofa” and was rouletted twice between stitched margin and to left of the stamps as arranged in the miniature sheet printed in lithography by Enschedé.

Fourth pane (inverted in the booklet) printed in lithography by Cartor comprising special stamps Nos. W2718/20 se-tenant with “all over” phosphor (blue fluor) on nonfluorescent coated paper. The pane margin shows spaceships. The pane was rouletted twice between stitched margin and to left of the se-tenant strip of 3 stamps.

WP2736 WP2736 (containing as No.WMS2732) (26.3.13) .. ... ... ... ... ... ... 6∙00 WP2733

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BRITISH STAMPS

Barcode and stock code numbers were printed in the right margin sideways reading down opposite horizontal rows 1 and 2. Spec. No. Value Barcode Stock Code 5 014721 134550 NVIF DWA W2718/20 (1st) st 5 014721 134567 NVIF DWB W2721/24 (1 ) st 5 014721 134574 NVIF DWC W2725/28 (1 )