Private Perf Assistance Please

Hi all,
Just found this nice Private Perf in my "little" hoard (read some of my earlier posts for meaning) and wanted some assistance on the make, Scotts number, and if there is any value here (although its going in my personal collection).

Thanks as always!!

Mailometer type IV

Thank you! Are you able to determine SC# (or potentials once I check Watermark)

It's probably a Scott 409. It is definitely a type I

thats what I was thinking... thanks!!

The interesting thing about that stamp is if it were a Scott 409 without the private perforations, it would have been an imperforate stamp and as such it would have cataloged for $1.20 (used); with the Mailometer Type IV Perforation (which to me, makes it more interesting), the catalog value diminishes to only $0.75 (used).

It is also worth noting that the Mailometer Type IV perforations were used in St. Louis, MO, which agrees with the partial postmark shown on your example.

Very interesting Wt and I completely agree that the private perfs are much more interesting and uncommon (which is why it goes in the collection).

Also appreciate the note on the postmark. I am trying to build up a collection of reference books but it gets pricey.

Found this stamp in a recently purchased album. Is it a private perforation or was someone playing with a punch.

It's a Scott #409 with Mailometer type IV perfs.

The Schermack Mailing Machine Co. changed their name to the Mailometer Co. when Joseph Schermack left the company in mid 1909. The machines were originally built to use coils with Schermack type III perfs but the Mailometer Co. experimented with other perf patterns in hopes of getting the Bureau to perforate stamps that would work in their machines.

When stamp demand required a stripping and perforating machine in St. Louis they sent a Mailometer type I perforator. It was soon after replaced by a Mailometer type IV.

Most stamps with the Mailometer type IV perforation originated in the general St. Louis area.

Shannon, here's a strip of 4 #409 Mail-O-Meter Type-IVs

This website can be somewhat helpful in identifying private perforations...

http://www.1847usa.com/PrivatePerfs.htm


-IBFS

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Nothing to worry about Jeff - Just another that thought he struck gold. Hasn't returned because he must be working overtime now to make up for the 2 weeks he took off

Oh man I know I just read that a little bit ago! I felt bad for the guy for a minute, but I figure if your gonna gloat you should at least know what your gloating about right? lol