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Hi sportsfans, I'm pretty sure its Scott #69, Perf 12, however on the back is it woven paper or a grill? ' the front  And the back  Any assistance is requested. Cheers |
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That is, in fact, a grill. Either an 'E' grill (likely) or an 'F' grill. (Looks like an 'E' - can't tell from picture - but looks too big for an 'F') Which would make your stamp a Scott #90. But a much better scan is needed to properly identify/verify. Looks legit, but pictures can distort grills easily... |
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Thank you MDRoth, does a grill make it more valuable?
its a pretty expensive stamp as it is! |
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If real, it makes it considerably more valuable. According to my Scott Specialized (2012) a used #69 is $100 and a used #90 is $400. (Of course, these values are for VF condition, which yours is not. Someone with a more recent edition of the catalog can chime in with more current values...) |
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the paper feels very thin too almost like tissue paper
the centering leaves a lot to be desired! |
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The centering is very average for these. Finding a well centered piece is difficult and you will pay a premium. Overall I would have no problem displaying your stamp in your collection. |
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Thank you stallzer, I appreciate your comment....now I recall seeing a 3 cent #11 with the same sort of back...did they have grills also? |
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No grills on the 1857-61's.
The image makes it hard but I think we are looking at a double grill here. Not going to even try counting points... |
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Lawrence, For purposes of seeing the grill better, try a scan just like the one above, but exaggerate the contrast and light/dark parameters to extremes. |
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so, I have jiggled the scan to the best of my ability.... Here's the results...  |
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I got a Lincoln in the same batch, I just noticed he has a grill too! Any ideas? Front  Back  The best enhancing I can do  Cheers |
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