1d. Queensland Die 1 types

There are the 4 recurring types for Die 1. In all four types there is no apparent frame line to the curved side of the NE spandrel network.

Type 1: White indentation above “L” of Queensland

Type 2: Second “E” of Queensland has a long horizontal bottom stroke. Types 1 and 3 also have a long horizontal bottom stroke of the Second “E” so it is only type 2 if there are no indentions above “L” or between the “S” and the “L”

Type 3: The tail of “Q” is short and stumpy

Type 4: White indentation between “S” and “L” of Queensland

Types 1 and 4 distinguishing characteristics are very similar and can be quite confusing. Type 4 is usually more pronounced and further to the left. The only one to easily identify is type 3.

Revenuer at Stampboards.com provides additional information:

Type I: NE spandrel - the horizontal line projects just inside the oval above ‘L’. SW spandrel - the curved line extends to the vertical outer line. NW spandrel - the curved line just joins the horizontal frame line. ‘ Q ‘ - the tail is longer and curved down

Type II: NW spandrel - the lower corner is quite open. SE spandrel - the vertical frame lines have coloured spots near the bottom. Second ‘ E ‘ - the bottom stroke is longer

Type III: NW spandrel - the curved line extends to the outer horizontal line - a short break at left hand end of inner coloured frame line. SW spandrel - the curved line extends to the outer vertical line. ‘ Q ‘ - the tail is short and stumpy

Type IV: NE spandrel - the horizontal line projects into the oval between ‘ S ‘ and ‘ L‘. SE spandrel - the curved line extends to touch the vertical line. ‘ Q ‘ and ‘ U ‘ - usually a white dot between the tops of the letters