Two Cents - Washington - Scott?

Hi,

I'm not sur if these stamps are scott #332 or #375. You can certainly help me. Die and color look different. P12.



Thank you!

CDNum

The only way to tell to determine is by the watermark.

Hi Hal,

Yes I know that. I have lot of problem to identify WM. I don't see it on US stamp. As GB WM are easy to see, US WM are not :-)

Thank you!

CDNum.

Sorry - I'm too old -- I never "assume." best way to ID is is after "wetting" with WM-solution, placing stamp face-down on black glass & looking at under strong light. No other way to do it, my friend. For some reason our people decided to make seeing watermarks difficult. And the older I get, the harder it gets for me! Sometimes, I wish I never specialized in the 3rd Bureau Issue.....

Hi Hal,

I will wait if someone know Scott#. If not... I will use WM solution but I don't like it :-)

Thank you!

CDNum.

Just look at your Bio Hal... very interesting Profil.

Thank you again!

CDNum.

Thanks CDNUM ... just means I've forgotten more about stamps, covers and postal stationary than I can remember ....

Wow thats the first Bio I read and that is quite a pedigree Sir Hal! Very nice to have you aboard and I am sure there are many sponges to absorb the water.
Cdnum- Can't help you with the 2 in question as I am fearful to jump in with Mr Washington or Mr Franklin for that matter.

Thanks, Nitrolures,,,,, Sir Hal! Nah... hanging plates on a press is MUCH harder stuff! I have one h-of a respect for pressman .. especially guys running webs. I did enough 3AM sign-offs too know.

Welcome indeed Sir Hal.

Expense to the side for a moment (wm solution cost more anyway): I have much better luck with naphtha than I do with watermark solution. Use of a black tray/saucer/ashtray helps. With those I fond it not hard at all. Of course, naphtha may be what you are calling watermark solution...if so then please ignore!

* Naturally all safety warning go with the use of naphtha:
* Use in well ventilated area,
* Use only few drops,
* Avoid all heat sources,
* Avoid disposal of any rags saturated with naphtha until they are dry,
et cetera...

This is the Washington design No. A139. If it is a single line watermark it is a #375. If it is a double line watermark, it is a #332. (I'm assuming they are both perforated 12x12, and not on the "bluish paper"). As said above, Washington/Franklin watermarks are notoriously hard to identify, and cancellations make it even harder! So my friend and fellow board member, I wish you the best of luck, and Godspeed.



-IBFS

My money's on #332