Flaws in a field of 100 Sampans
Irrespective of country or theme, everything looks better in a full sheet (also known as a full pane). Though I do not collect Singapore, the 1955 issue is an exception - the design alone just looks amazing when arranged as a complete set. In a field of 100 sampans (2 sampans per stamp, that is), the first thought is always: "look for plate flaws". This has already been studied in specialized groups; there are already records including respective positions. This is just an extension of the study, with individual flaws enlarged of plate 1B. I could not find a full pane of 1A, for now. I take a deep interest in finding plate flaws. It is the sense of achievement that gives great joy in collecting. The inconsistency in printing provides another excuse to detail every corner of a stamp, which I personally think is many times better than a world of perfection. Without the imperfections, half of the adventure would not even exist. R2/2 Dot under A of MALAYA R3/4 'Sea-snake...