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ABOUT THE STAMP

Key stamp for this serie.....

This stamp was printed in 2003,  in a very small quantity, its rarity consists in having been issued with perforation 14, instead of the usual at that time in the printing workshops that was 13x13.25.

This same characteristics is observed in two commemorative stamps of 2003 that printed a small quantity too with perforation 14, instead of 13x13.25, these two stamps are Sc # 2312a and 2313a with scott value of $ 350.00 and $150.00 each.

This scarce condition variety of perforation 14 in no glossy paper, exists also for the denominations of : 0.50 mangroves, 5.00 sea turtles , 5.00 reptiles, 6.00 eagles, 7.00 reefs, and 10.50 orchids. The two most scarce of them are: 5.00 sea turtles and 6.00 eagles.

Sc# = Scott number;  Mc# Michel number; Et# etiangui number

This challenging Mexico "Conserva" series, globally known and very popular, is being collected according to the criteria of the 4 papers, going well beyond Scott and Michel listings, if you have not done so yet, go ahead and start studying the characteristics of the 4 papers, you can find inside my ebay store, a complete "classification listing" and a "classification guide" of all the stamps of this series, ordered by papers, look for them in the "other" sub-category under the corresponding series category.

The paper classification is made according to:  watermark, luminescence on anverse and reverse sides and satin finish. The stamp classification add: design, denomination, imprint ( TIEV or ROMO ), perforation, color, and security burelage.

The paper 3 characteristics: Unwatermark, No glossy, No luminiscent, reverse reflect violet-blue.

Imprint: TIEV

Period of emission: 2003 thru 2005

The number of stamps listed or classified for complete Mexico "Conserva"  serie are: Scott 131,  Michel 130,  etiangui 162.

All Mexico Conserva etiangui 162 stamps could be found here at etiangui Ebay store  ( stores.ebay.com/etiangui/ )