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The dark blue ink is from a circular date cancel that was applied twice one centering on the UL corner and one centering on the BL corner. Looks like Boston, MA. |
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Do you think that the O in POSTAGE and doubled left frame are from the Post mark? I don't. |
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I don't see the doubling of the left frame but if the letter O is constant then it should be easy enough to plate. My reference material is not handy at the moment, I can plate it when I get to my books again. |
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CoinWatcher, The doubling you show in your last image is not a double transfer. The double outer oval line is part of the original design. It appears on all stamps of this type. |
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Reference material for this stamp is a must. The book by Mortimer Neinken can be purchased for between $200 - $250 depending on the condition. The slingshot Venus site by Deporto is a great reference also. |
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These days the Neinken book can be had for $75 without waiting very long. |
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I knew that. I would rather buy the book and hold it in my hands. I paid $125 for my copy and it has paid for itself many times over. |
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35L1L is the best match I came across for this stamp. Anyone else come up with this? |
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CoinWatcher, this stamp looks like it could use some soaking and pressing. You could also straighten out the folded-over crease at the bottom right. |
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CoinWatcher, Thanks for the post-soaking images. I'm even more confident this is a 35L1L. Certainly a #9. |
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