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o⋅ver⋅print

  [v. oh-ver-print; n. oh-ver-print]
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–verb (used with object)
1. Printing. to print additional material or another color on a form or sheet previously printed.
–noun
2. Printing. a quantity of printing in excess of that desired; overrun.
3. Philately.
a. any word, inscription, or device written or printed on the face of a stamp that alters, limits, or describes its use, place of issue, or character.
b. a stamp so marked.
Origin:
1850–55; over- + print
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Overprint United States
Rare and valuable stamps Evaluate, Consign, Sell
www.HA.com/Stamps
o·ver·print   (ō'vər-prĭnt')   
tr.v.   o·ver·print·ed, o·ver·print·ing, o·ver·prints
To imprint over with something more, especially to print over with another color.
n.   (ō'vər-prĭnt')

  1. A mark or impression made by overprinting.

    1. A mark or words printed over a postage stamp to note a change in use or a special occasion.

    2. A stamp so marked.

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