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Overprint - What does it mean?

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overprint

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (philately) The addition of new text on a previously printed stamp, usually to add a surcharge or change the face value.

    • Verb

    (en verb)
  • To add an overprint.
  • To print too many copies of.
    • The unpopular comic book was overprinted , leaving many retailers with dozens of unsaleable copies.
  • (printing) To overlap different colours to avoid gaps.

    • Not English

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