Heres Something That Will Complete A True Collection

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let it go, I have to let another collector appreciate it like I have. afterall there are some things you cant take with you. There is only one other until today and it is first to be seen in what I call the stamp collecting forum 101 where its not about getting something just cause your rich and you don't have one, its about the thrill of something new to you, and the interest in gaining knowledge in your own lil treasure.Dont expect to spot this right of the bat unless you have been searching, but have fun figuring the rarity out if you don't know off hand. your clue: its rare the the Franklin Z grill. Im going to miss my lil treasure I once found in trash can, where at the time family greed took over, and because it "wasn't new" and could be hawked for a quick buck,it for some reason interest me, along with others that I spent hours researching, and imaging how it was back in those days. I know this isn't a sale spot so I wont post it like that. but in a way you get to realize how I appreciate my "lil treasure" which makes us all somewhat alike...... and of course I cant upload. and I don't have the time to figure out why. I guess I should tell you guys. Washington used 10x12 flat plate 19x22 compound perforation on rare postcard with his brother on almost identical postcard, both bought at same place one going home to wife and other a friend who lived close to wife. never did like technology, pain in the rear. siegal rarities census is the only pic available. will ask friend if he can figure out so I can share it or should I say them.

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IMHO you have nothing until it is authenticated.

However the excitement of the possible find is always fun. Just don't get all uptight until they get that seal of approval.

I should have added welcome and that I hope they are what you think they are, that would be cool. But if your that sure then send them out and stop missing work.

wow

How do you know your stamps are secure? What if they are took? . What a stress full thing. And I missed work case I haven't had more Han two days off in 6 years. Is there a website that list the procedure they used to authenticate stamps?And thank you for the warm welcome :)

I think I enjoy fantasizing about having something rare more than knowing if I really do. I expect a let down but I guess hats why they call it collecting and not "finding"....lol

Well Sean what you have is two stamps on a post card that have keep you from work and made you so excited that I have trouble following your excitement in your posts. Right now they are nice looking but nothing more than that.

If you have been a collector and you know enough to look for rare stamps you should be aware of the two largest companies;

http://stamps.org/stamp-authentication

http://www.psestamp.com/about_us.chtml

In addition a lot of people think highly of this one too.

http://www.stampexpertizing.com/

So before you miss more work and get ready to retire on your stamps you are going to have to get then evaluated.

Like I said I am assuming you did all the pre checks to know you are close to what you think you have.

Good luck but really nothing more to talk about until you do this. I really can't tell what you have from your photos.

ADDED - These companies would not be in business that long if they stole or lost stamps. I certainly would be excited but not to the point that I became so paranoid. I am wishing you success.

Sorry but the image is clear enough to show they are not 10x12 compound perforation.

These are both 11x11... it is not how many perf tips per side, but the 'rate' per side.
It is usually possible to identify these from online scans because at top and bottom, the NUMBER of perfs match the RATE of perfs. Your stamps show 11 perfs at top and bottom.

Chasa, I was wondering the same thing. It seems the very first thing that a new collector needs to do is to purchase a Perforation Gage and figure out how to use it correctly. Just counting perforation holes on each side of a stamp is NOT the correct way to do it.

Agree with Chasa. There are approximately 10 and a half perf tips top and bottom within the measurements of the printed image and then 12 perf tips also within the measurements of the printed image on the sides. This is a rough visual method that can be used no matter what the scan or photo size may be and eliminates counting errors due to undersized or oversized stamps. That makes both stamps 11x11 and most likely Scott #499 (value less than $1.00)

What exactly is this "great rarity" we're supposed to find? Unless it's a rare postcard that we aren't seeing then I can't imagine what it could be? The stamps are both perf 11's and none are the valuable 5 error so I'm either really confused or completely blind to it? Can you just please come out and tell us?

OHHH you thought you had a what is it...Sc #423A is it? I doubt it sincerely, but if you had it certified then you would have the pedigree to back up your excitement. But first, if I was you I would get a real good perforation gauge and re-check the heck out of them perforations because to me (and these are my favorite set to work on) they look like an average "ordinary" 2 cent Washington. Sorry but please don't quit your day job..LITERALLY!

Just for reference the Scott #422 is a $1.00 Franklin and Scott #433 starts with a 1¢ green Washington which is a series of perf 10's that's shown below from one of my personal collections. The stamp your referring to comes right before the first stamp in this set.