Identifying Switzerland 332 Types

Ok, so Scott's says that type I has three lines above the 'curved rock' and type II has two. Can anyone tell me what exactly in the image is the curved rock and which type this particular stamp is (image below, and any further details on identifying type I)?

Clark

This copy is type II it has only 2 lines obove the rock, the third line runs into the rock.

Mike

The rounded rock is above the 20 where the left top corner of the cancel is located.

The criteria given in Scott is only one of the 2 generally accepted criteria used by expertizers. It is in fact, the weaker of the 2. Here is a genuine #332c.

The 3rd line is often weak and sometimes completely missing. Such is the case in the example above of #332c. The top circle shows where the 3 lines should be seen, but are mostly missing.

The better criteria (in my opinion), is to check the cross-hatching just to the upper left of the "0" in the denomination "20". This area is the bottom blue circle in the scan above. In the uncommon 332c (Type I), there is NO cross-hatching. If you look at your scan, you will see cross-hatching. I have circled the area in blue in your scan below. Therefore, you have the common #332 (Type II), as stated by Mike.

Thanks for your help, you two. And always nice to see a comparison image. I think I have another copy of this stamp laying around here somewhere...

Clark

You're Welcome! Clark

After much searching for the special place I put my unidentified stamps, I finally found it. Another type II. Maybe I'll find a type I someday.

Clark