SG8

Richardson prints on white paper. Several different papers were used but these can be divided into two distinct groups - thin, hard (VM) or thick, soft (HM)

Qty. printed - @200,379 between 1858 - 1861

In 1858, Richardson changed to a white paper which again had no watermark. Most of the paper was very thick and soft, but stamps were also printed on a harder and less thick paper. The 1d was printed in shades ranging from dull orange to orange-vermilion.

1858
No wmk.
Imperf.
White paper
Recess printed by J. Richardson Auckland
SG 8 / CP A1d