Uganda

1896 Issue 5r
 

Sperati is known to have made proofs of the 5r in black. No finished reproductions have been seen.

1896 Issue 5r

1. there is a nick in the left upright of the "U" of "UGANDA"

2. there is a constant weakness in the left side of the "V" and the top of the "R" of " YR."

3. both the top and bottom horizontal strokes of the "E" of "FlVE" are broken

(cropped image from photoprint of a reproduction, ex Robson Lowe collection, an image of complete design from a photoprint of proof. ex Robson Lowe, is here)

additional information from Sperati I:  Plate 21   Uganda Text

Richard Frajola (May 5, 2020)