Scott 10/11 Help Again

Hi Everyone, I came across these yesterday in an old stock book. My vision up close is the worst, I can see squirrel 100 yards away, sitting on a rock, reading the latest issue of Nuts Weekly, but I can't see six inches in front of my nose.

All the loose stamps were labeled #10??? 20 years ago, the on piece items are #11's (I think) with one exception. Something is up with the first stamp in the scan, the left edge appears to be perforated inside the frame line and I can see the right side frame line is missing ( maybe a 25/26?) Thanks for any help.

PS: Also does the green cancel on the second stamp add anything to the value?










Close-up - 25/26?






Missed this one, what's left of it... Thanks

None of the colors seem right for #10. All seem to be ##11s or #11As. The blue inked Philadelphia CDS was used until about the end of 1853 then it was changed to black. The third stamp on the top row was therefore used sometime from 1851-1853, which could possibly make it a #10A, but I still don't think the color is right, but of course I could be wrong. Yes, there is a good premium for green cancels. If you have a Scotts Specialized Catalogue, consult it for the values

I agree with Al--none of these stamps exhibits the classic "orange brown" shade. But colors are notoriously deceiving. The only way to be sure if one of these designs is Sc. #10 is to plate it. BTW, the third stamp in top row has plating mark 7L1L on the reverse. If this plating is accurate, this stamp is #11.

Al E. Gator thanks for the help. I need to get the latest Scotts Specialized Catalogue for current pricing. Thanks

dudley I noticed the plate marking while I was scanning the stamps. I assume it is correct from a previous collector. Thanks

Mistake to assume any writing on a stamp is correct.

Does anyone out there recognize this plating notation as belonging to an authority in the field (Chase, Amonette, etc.)? I recall an article that I read some years ago (can't remember where, unfortunately) that provided examples of all the well-known platers' notations. Wish I'd kept it.

So true redwoodrandy hopefully someone can verify if it is correct

The 7L1L looks like Chase's writing.

If the numbers are from Mr./ Dr. Chase would this make the stamp worth more or is it like a certification is a certification.

Newby Stamper, excellent question.

It would make the plating certain. Specialists prize stamps that have been plated by the great pioneers in the field, but this alone does not necessarily make the stamps worth more in the marketplace. Such items are not uncommon.