plate block

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plate block (plural plate blocks)

  1. (philately) A block of stamps from the edge of the sheet which shows the plate from which the stamps were printed.
    • 1997 June 18, R Sumner, “Re: Why collect new U.S.?”, in rec.collecting.stamps (Usenet):
      I gave up plate blocks long ago, but still obtain PNC's - but only one of each issue and without regard to the particular number.