Multiple choice general knowledge

To a postal historian, what are Maltese Crosses and Spoons?

  1. Design flaws

  2. Printing errors

  3. Post marks

  4. Stamp Designs
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Maltese Crosses and Spoons are indeed postmarks - the Maltese Cross was used in Britain from 1843-1850s to cancel stamps, while the Spoon was a distinctive diamond-shaped postmark used in Scotland. These are highly sought-after postal markings studied by postal historians, not printing errors or design flaws.

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