Measuring Height And Width Of A Stamp.

Could someone tell me what is the right way to measure the width and height of a stamp. Is the measurements based on one end of a perforation to the other end or is it based on the last end of the picture to the other end last line. Examples will really be good for starters who are learning. Thanks

It is the dimensions of the picture as shown above.

Thanks Russ and Chasa. it was very helpfull.

Gary, I would be most obliged if you could send it to me. It would be of great help. I also want to know the simplest way how to count the perforation with a rule.If there is a gauge online I would like to try it out. Thanks.

Height and width usually refer to the printed area of the stamp, but not always. The catalogue should make it clear when it's talking about perforation to perforation height and width. As an example of what I mean, take these two (different) stamps from Barwani State in India:



The stamp on the left is classed in Gibbons as a 'Close setting' (SG 35A); the stamp on the right is classed as a 'Wide setting' (SG 35aB). The stamp on the left is priced at £6; a pair of the stamps on the right just sold at auction in the UK for £1050.