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Reissue: reprinting of a postage stamp from an original printing plate after being withdrawn from circulation

Official reissue: reprinting of a postage stamp from an original printing plate after being withdrawn from circulation ordered by a public postal administration

Private reissue: reprinting of a postage stamp from an original printing plate after being withdrawn from circulation ordered by a private person or company

Reissue in fantasy colours: reprinting of a postage stamp from an original printing plate after being withdrawn from circulation in a colour scheme not present in the original postage stamp

Reprint: reprinting of a postage stamp from a prepress station after being withdrawn from circulation

Official reprint: reprinting of a postage stamp from a prepress station after being withdrawn from circulation ordered by a public postal administration

Private reprint: reprinting of a postage stamp from a prepress station after being withdrawn from circulation ordered by a private person or companyn

Facsimile: print in the design and colour of a postage stamp without the use of a prepress station

Facsimile with markings "replik" or "FAUX" (=fake)

Original: watermark crosses and circles, engraving, perforated

Facsimile: watermark angles; offset printing, perforation printed, altered inscriptions

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