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Hello, I'm new here. Just wanting to see you anyone can help me identify a set of stamps I have and if they are worth anything. ABOUT THE STAMPS: Germany Set of 9 1945 AM Post Deutschland (Also see picture) Thanks for any help identifying!  |
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These were the A.M.G. issues (Allied Military Government) used in the American an British sectors of occupied Germany. They are listed in Scotts as th 3N series. There are three types according to where they were printed (Washington, London or Bunswick). |
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All of those look like the perf 11 variety. Scott #3N2a-3N13a, 2008 catalog value for the set, $1.60 - worth 75c or so if fresh, pristine never-hinged. |
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My catalog shows paper thickness and gum are the only way to distinguish the different printings the link you posted looks like there might be a color/birghtness variance as well? Also if the gum color is a determining factor between the Brunswick and London printing then used stamps would be impossible to identify?
Old thread but it is the series I am working on now.
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I believe the London printing were perforated 14 or 14.5, so they can be readily identified.
The Washington DC printings were all perforated 11. But some of the Brunswick printings were also perforated 11. Other Brunswick printings were 11.5 as well.
To determine Washington or Brunswick printings, I would refer one to the specialty catalog published by J.V. Bush. |
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I overlooked the different perforation on the Brunswick and London printings, Thanks.
So that leaves the different paper thicknesses on the Washington printings. |
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Washington printing (Bureau of Engraving and Printing)
March - June 1945. Perf.11 - Litho
London Printing (Harrison & Sons)
August - September 1945. Perf.14, 14 1/2 and compound. Photogravure
German printing (by Westermann in Brunswick)
August 1945 - January 1946. Perf.11, 11 1/2 and compound. Litho |
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For locobot:
The thickness check is great for loose stamps, but stamps on cover would be rather difficult. I mention the J.V. Bush specialized catalog, because there are small differences in the plate designs which can help identify between Washington and Brunswick printings, as well. |
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Thanks.
I wonder if an admin could add 'German A.M.G. Series' to the thread title so that it is easier to find for the next guy who has questions about this series. |
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According to the Michel catalogue, there are several ways to distinguish the American and German printings: - the size of the printed area is 19.2 x 22.4 mm for the American printing and 19.0 x 22.2 mm for the German one - the German printing has a few added ornaments, see picture  The British printing is easy to spot because of the different perforation, as was already mentioned. |
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I love these issues and hard to find on cover (for me anyway). That period of Germany is the only other collecting interest I have (at this particular moment anyway...lol)
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This may be off topic a little bit here but, rod222 if you ever want to sell that cover contact me please? |
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@Jan-Simon: Thanks for the info from the Michel catalog. Just what I needed. |
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