The Swarovski crystals were slightly punched through the backing paper on the reverse during the test print and were placed too close to the upper edge of the stamp.
With photo certificate by Rüdiger Soecknick, member of the Association of Austrian Examiners (VÖB) and the Federation of Philatelic Examiners (BPP)
AUSTRIA ANK No. 2487
2003 55 Cent "Christmas 2003"
test stamp with Swarovski crystals in 3 vertical rows
mint condition:
genuine and flawless
The rare stamp has original, unaltered gum.
