Die (philately)

In philately, a die is the engraved image of a stamp on metal which is subsequently multiplied by impression to create the printing plate (or printing base).[1]

A die for a dog license stamp issued in Ireland, 1865–1928.
The stamp produced using the above die used in 1904.

See also

References
  1. Williams, L.N. & M. Fundamentals of Philately, The American Philatelic Society, State College, Penn., revised edition, 1990, pp. 158-159.
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