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As I've proven before, I'm not a collector and far from an expert. So here's today's question. Is this a Scott 420, 12 perf? It looks like there were never perfs at the top. Nice color, light cancel very nice condition. Any thoughts on value or desirability? Thanks, as always.  |
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Paul, this is a sheet stamp from the top row of the pane. You are correct in assuming that there were never any perforations on the top.
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Lower. Straight edges are frowned upon. Here is the sheet layout for these stamps, yours comes from one of the black stamps on the upper row of the 2 bottom panes.  |
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Paul, if you are looking to sell the stamp, then yes--the general stamp market considers straight edges to be less desirable than perforated edges. However, there is nothing "wrong" with having a straight edge. It was part of the normal printing process, so I'm fine with stamps that have them. And overall, I think it is a very nice stamp with great centering and good color. |
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lukusw, it's one of many I plan to put on ebay. Not being a collector, it takes me a while to even determine what I have. Both with my U.S. and foreign. |
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Wouldn't the center stamp with the cut line on two sides of the stamp command a premium? I never have an issue with a straight edge but think it would be cool to have one with adjacent straight edges with cut lines on both edges. Or better yet, get all 4 of the center stamps as a group with different straight edges on different sides, all with the cut line.
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Excellent examples of the corner pieces. I wonder why the price difference is so much. They are in the same series and neither has much value. The 1 cent that they want $99 for has what they call a "printer's crease" and I call a damaging fold that kills any value.
There again, the value is only in the eye of the beholder.
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