1897 Vic Plating 1d Row 3

Stamp 15 - row 3 column 1.
In the lower left corner, the two broken lines do NOT extend to the lower frame
in contrast to the continuation of the corresponding lines for Stamp 8 in Row 2.

Stamp 16 - row 3 column 2.
Confirmation of the identification of this stamp requires both characteristics.

The three dots are found consistently in stamps 16, 19 and 20.
Other stamps show a small, faint spot in the RH position but it is not a consistent occurrence.

Stamp 17 - row 3 column 3.
Minor variety.

Stamp 18 - row 3 column 4.
No consistent flaw detected.

Stamp 19 - row 3 column 5.
The flaw in the right hand recess has been found in all but one example of stamps with the characteristics in the left hand recess.

Stamp 20 - row 3 column 6.
Major consistent smudge in recess on left side.
Damage to left resess at the top.
Has the flaw of the three dots under the eye.

Stamp 21 - row 3 column 7.
The extension of the frame from the recesses at the top is found on:
stamps 30 and 36: from the LH recess, left corner;
stamps 1 (minor), 4, 5, 10, 21, 32 and 38 from the RH recess, left corner;
stamp 42: horizontal LH recess, left corner.
stamps 30 and 36: from the LH recess, left corner;
stamps 1 (minor), 4, 5, 10, 21, 32 and 38 from the RH recess, left corner;
stamp 42: horizontal LH recess, left corner.