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    What is a postage stamp grill?

    Question #125254. Asked by serpa. (Feb 25 12 1:25 AM)


    MikeMaster99

    		They are small indentations embossed on the stamp to prevent re-use (and hence loss of postage revenue). It was done in the 1860s and 18709s.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grill_%28philately%29

    Feb 25 12, 1:46 AM

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