Dutch/French name (on the stamp) :
Houtduif / Pigeon Ramier
Date of issue | Printing Methods | Paper Type | Origine | Perf. |
datum |
druk |
papier |
vel |
tand |
Plate & Specifications:
Printed on GOEBEL-printing press (1 or 2?) in Photogravure.
Pane of 10 subjects.
Perforation 11½.
There are ten panes (10 plate numbers).
Paper Types:
ISSUE DATE | PAPER |
April 2nd, 2005 | CPFL |
Yep, there's only one paper type!
First Day Postmarks:
This stamp went on Pre-sale on April 2nd, 2005
from 10:00 to 17:00
in temporary postoffices on following locations:
Mess de l'Atelier de Kikempois Rue du Chêne 3 4031 Angleur |
|
Zaal Ruggenhof Frans Van Dyckstraat 46 2100 Deurne |
|
Gemeentelijk Instituut Keerbergen Molenstraat 2 3140 Keerbergen |
There exist also First-Day postmarks of Brussels (with motive),
dated April 4th, 2005
These postmarks were not available at the Pre-sale.
Appearance on letter:
Letter sent from Herentals to Rijmenam
on August 23th, 2005.
Rate: Letter (-50g, Non-Prior) = €0.44
[This rate was applied from May 3th, 2004 till January 31st, 2006]
This letter is the earliest letter I found with this stamp.
'€0.44 - Common Wood Pigeon' as franking.
Letter sent from Brussels to Bertem
on January 2nd, 2006.
Rate: Letter (-50g, Non-Prior) = €0.44
[This rate was applied from May 3th, 2004 till January 31st, 2006]
The last date I found on a letter with this stamp alone.
On February 2nd, 2006 rate has changed to €0.46
'€0.44 - Common Wood Pigeon' as franking.