Iceland #59 Used About The Perforations

The bottom perf are short and irregular. How does this happened, is it seen often for old stamps like that and how does it affect the value.

It's not unusual to see stamps with one side perforated differently from the others. Having rough perfs doesn't usually detract from the value of the stamp; in fact, it sometimes enhances it. That said, some collectors simply don't like rough perfs and will always prefer a cleanly perfed copy when they can get one.

Thanks jim

That's actually a good question Daniel,
It does appear a lot on certain stamps,
The GB wildings have this sort of tear on occaisions.
I have always put it down to the user
not bending the stamps at the perforations
before tearing, and they have just separated
at point of least resistance.
I think it looks ugly.
Not on your stamp though :)
I'd take that any day.


Those little mountains you see in the dwell of the perforation hole
also indicate the perforating pins needed sharpening
they have not quite cut through the paper

Good to read the stamp is desirable even with those bottom perfs since it's a valuable one in his used condition. Thanks Rod.

Nice stamp Daniel.