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RSCD HELP PLEASE -- MATRIX
Hi Guys
Can someone help me please I have seen a few articles on GB stamps stating that the matrix is missing. I understood the Matrix to be a group of squares , placed as a small grid in the margin of the sheet. however, the article is discussing these stamps as singles, in which case the margin is not available for inspection . Have I mis understood or confused the term " matrix" please Many thanks David |
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RSCD HELP PLEASE -- MATRIX
On Jan 9, 12:39 pm, "David Hicks" wrote:
Hi Guys Can someone help me please I have seen a few articles on GB stamps stating that the matrix is missing. I understood the Matrix to be a group of squares , placed as a small grid in the margin of the sheet. however, the article is discussing these stamps as singles, in which case the margin is not available for inspection . Have I mis understood or confused the term " matrix" please Many thanks David Hello David: I hope that this explains the MATRIX to you. Background: Changes to booklet design were the result of conformance to the Disability Discrimination Act of 1995. The new design is aimed at helping blind or partially sighted people as well as those who have difficulty in handling small objects due to diseases such as arthritis. Under the Act, disabled people have the right to access services regardless of their disabilities. The changes begin on the front cover. The design has been simplified to include simply a statement of the contents in large text, easier to see than the small images of the inside stamp that were featured on the old cover. The Royal Mail logo is the only other element on the front cover. The color of the cover matches the color of the stamps inside, and this, too, probably helps people with visual disabilities to identify the booklet. The cover of the booklet has been enlarged by 5mm so that when folded, the back edge sticks out beyond the front edge. This helps customers orient the booklet correctly and makes the booklets easier to open. The booklets containing first class and second class non-denominated stamps have notches at the top right edge, one notch on booklets with first class stamps and two on booklets with second class stamps. Booklets containing airmail stamps do not have notches. The Matrix The paper surrounding the individual stamps is known as "the matrix," (no relation to the movie of the same name). In the new format booklets, this paper matrix has been removed. This allows the self-stick stamps to stand out from the background, making them easier to remove. It also makes it easy to rub one's finger over the backing to see how many stamps remain. (Even customers with no disabilities sometimes found these self-stick stamps difficult to remove from booklets, so everyone is likely to welcome this change.) See image below. (booklet page with paper matrix removed) http://www.gbstamps.com/images/m_bkl...002_inside.jpg Specialist collectors will be interested to know that the cylinder numbers, formerly printed on the matrix, now appear on the 5mm extension strip of the back cover. For the first time since this format of booklet was introduced in 1987, the cylinder number can be seen without opening the booklet. Pane of forged stamps showing the paper MATRIX between the stamps. http://www.gbstamps.com/machins/imag...rgery_pane.jpg Pane of genuine stamps showing the removal of the paper MATRIX between the stamps. http://www.gbstamps.com/machins/imag...nuine_pane.jpg GB 2007 (MATRIX INTACT) - 1st CLASS CHRISTMAS DATE SHEET of 25. http://i3.ebayimg.com/01/i/000/cf/d0/da60_1.JPG For the last few years, the Post Office has presented employees with a gift of half a sheet of 1st Class Christmas stamps with the Matrix Included. The normal sheets (i.e. available to the public) were sold with the paper matrix REMOVED. Singles run about 2 GBP with blocks (4) at 8 GBP and traffic light blocks (4) at 10 GBP. Cylinder blocks of 6 run about 35 GBP. Now here is a REAL error. A 2nd class Business Sheet (PIP) totally imperforate with matrix complete. http://www.norvic-philatelics.co.uk/...dPIPsheet4.jpg Blair |
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RSCD HELP PLEASE -- MATRIX
On Jan 9, 12:39 pm, "David Hicks" wrote:
Hi Guys Can someone help me please I have seen a few articles on GB stamps stating that the matrix is missing. I understood the Matrix to be a group of squares , placed as a small grid in the margin of the sheet. however, the article is discussing these stamps as singles, in which case the margin is not available for inspection . Have I mis understood or confused the term " matrix" please Many thanks David David: Or maybe you meant this stamp? http://lh6.google.com/stamp2000/Rd9Y...jpg&imgmax=640 8*) Blair |
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RSCD HELP PLEASE -- MATRIX
Thanks Blair
Just when you think you've got to grips with this hobby -----*!)"("&"^%"%% !!!! Ah well, learned something today, --- something new tomorrow David |
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RSCD HELP PLEASE -- MATRIX
Nah,, saw the Film, found it more confusing than the stamps
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