overprint

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English

Definitions

noun

The addition of new text on a previously printed stamp, usually to add a surcharge or change the face value.

verb

To print over what has already been printed.
To add an overprint to (a stamp).
To print too many copies of.“The unpopular comic book was overprinted, leaving many retailers with dozens of unsaleable copies.”
To overlap different colours to avoid gaps.

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Synonyms

surprint print over super diagenetic varnishes underprint patch poster stamp book stamp overlay backprint offset frame underlay cover offset printing

Associated

rupiah surcharge stamps postage banknote stationery plebiscite stamp obverse postal sans definitive

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