Reprint

A reprint is a posthumous print run of a stamp. This is normally done to satisfy collector demand. It may use the original printing plates or newly created ones.

Official reprints are ones created by a post office department.

Unofficial reprints are ones created by private individuals. These are made using discarded original printing plates, that may or may not be defaced, or may or may not be repaired. For classic stamps, worn impressions sharply printed makes such reprints somewhat obvious. Major gouges defacing designs are another tipoff that a reprint is in hand.

Clandestine reprints are ones that went out the back door of a printing plant that printed or were printing the originals. 



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