Miniature sheet

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/miniature-sheet

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the range of stamps per sheet?Typically from 1 to approximately 25 stamps
2. What is the first generally recognized issue?Luxembourg, 1923 (single 10-franc stamp)
3. Why do miniature sheets have pictures on the borders?The border, called the selvage, can have drawings, text, or logos that add art and history to the sheet. It makes the whole sheet a little piece of art.
4. When did the first miniature sheet appear?The first widely recognized miniature sheet was made in 1923 by Luxembourg to celebrate Princess Elisabeth's birth.

Philatelic Cover: An envelope that has been mailed or prepared for mailing, often with special stamps or markings for collectors.
Se-tenant Stamps: Stamps that are printed side-by-side and remain attached, often featuring different designs within a set.
Imperforate Stamps: Stamps that are printed without any perforations or holes along their edges.