Measurements Of Early US Stamps

Is there a listing of the measurements of early US Stamp issues? I have 3 stamps that appear to be Scott #1, 1847, Ben Franklin. 1 appears to be a little different in size. If I knew what the issue measurements (MM x MM) I could tell if one was a copy and not an original. Similarly for the 1893 Columbian Commemoratives. Perhaps I need a specifications listing or handbook that discusses the design and history of early US Stamps.


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Hi JWill,
Been in the hobby for 50+ years and haven't ever heard of anyone before using measurements to try to decide if something is a fake.

You might consider scanning the 3 #1's and posting them here-- we have had several members over the years that have specialized in the US #1. We've also seen members posting an image of a stamp that was cut out of the 1947 souvenir sheet, thinking it was a #1.

Not many fake Columbian's out there at all. There are a lot of them that have been regummed or reperforated, but measuring the size of the printed image won't give you a good way to determine if a stamp is fake or genuine.

Hope this is helpful, and welcome!!!!
Ray

Welcome.
You can find the regular issue stamp design sizes on Stamp Smarter, for example here are the 1847 stamps; https://stampsmarter.org/1847usa/18...ntifier.html

I agree with Ray, posing images would give you the most feedback.
Don

The image size would be the size on the plate; once printed other factors such as paper grain and shrinkage come into play. Plus 150 or more years of existence. So some variation will exist between genuine examples.