Paper problems

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Folded stamp during printing.
As the paper was folded when this stamp was overprinted, the red overprint partially appears on the gummed side of the stamp.
(GREECE - )




Folded stamp
Folded stamp, with the postmark partially on the gummed side.
(SWEDEN - 1927)




Folded paper
Folded paper on an Indian stamp.
(INDIA - )




Forgotten paper shred
A forgotten paper shred in the printing press, and this is the result on a pre-printed envelope.
(BULGARIA - )




Folded paper
Folded paper during the printing process : when the fold was removed, a white stripe of paper appeared.
(TURKEY - )




Folded paper
Folded paper during the printing process : a part of the stamp is missing, as it was printed on the gummed side.
(TURKEY - )




Folded paper
Folded paper during the printing process : a part of the stamp is missing, as it was printed on the reverse side.
(ROMANIA - )




Wrong paper
The stamp was soon withdrawn, as the postmark did not hold on the coated paper, and could easily be removed.
(GERMANY - 1952)




Diagonal crease
Aerogramme with a big diagonal crease.
(PAKISTAN - 1976)




Paper wrinkle
A little wrinkle in the paper can sometimes have strange results.
(ROMANIA - )