US Scott #330

Last of the Jamestown issue questions. This one has the imperf bottom edge. Doesn't look like the frame of another stamp so not sure what the line is from or where on a sheet this stamp would have come from? How would this impact the value of this stamp if at all? Any input would be appreciated.

It's a guide line so they can cut the 2 or 4 sheets of 100 apart after printing and perforating. It's called a straight line copy or margin copy. Hope this helps?

These were printed on plates of 200 and cut into sheets of 100.

This stamp is taken from the bottom row of the top sheet, and appears to cut into a guideline, as you have stated.

This series is tough to find well-centered, Closetstamper, and your example is typical. Although having a straight edge is not a flaw, it is considered by most collectors to be less desirable than a stamp with perforations on all four sides. The perfs just barely touch the design on the top, left, and relegate the grading of this stamp to 'Fine' condition.

Brian