Re56 With Additional 2x Re41's

Some time ago found a second example of RE56 with additional wine stamps affixed to the tab section.

Its a pity this example isn't in very good condition, perhaps that way I was able to purchase it just for a fraction of a regular RE56 without additional stamps on the tab section.

By the way for you new stamps collectors, one area you can make out at stamp shows, always check the U.S. wine stamp section. For the basic illustration number RE2, there are two groups to concern yourself with RE32-RE52, and RE60-RE80. A lot of Stamp Dealers and most of the stamp collectors makes errors when trying to properly identify between these two groups.

You do not need to watermark, you do not need to worry about the different color, all you have to have is your thumb. What, just a thumb? My thumb is exactly 2CM wide all I have to do is count the number of separation nubs in 2CM, if it is 3 1/2 then the stamp in question is the first group. If it is 7 then the stamp in question is from the second group.

Check out the price differences between RE72 and RE44, or RE75 and RE47, or RE55 and RE83 there is a difference over $100. You get the idea.

I strive for all used stamps with a clear readable date for all my wine stamps.

So you can build up a nice collection, with all the right and proper stamps in your album. (I do not like albums, it limits space, and I always like lots of room for varieties).

And with only your thumb (if its the right size) be able to identify correctly stamps that are not in the right order, and if you are lucky, make a nice find every once in a while.

Have fun, stamp collecting is an adventure.

Do not put on catalog blinders, as you will miss chances to find interesting varieties, scarce or even rare items.

Stampmaster

You need not fear having a thumb of the wrong dimensions. It's a calibration issue. If you are mathematically challenged... I have nothing for you :)

My thumb width changes based on the amount of fluid I am carrying and the last time I had dialysis!
Don

The built-up example here was used by Colonial Grape Products Company, functioning during National Prohibition to deliver wine in bulk, probably for shipment from California to Long Island, where they had a bottling facility for sales on the east coast. A delightful example of the Prohibition Era. I have a number of similar built-up examples from during Prohibition, but not Colonial Grape Products.

During a brief moment of silence, I could tell y'all what I know about wine stamps. What does "built-up" mean?

Hi, its more function of my thumb nail.

Revenuermd, what other companies do you have of built up examples.

Could we all see your examples, unless you have too many of them.

Stampmaster

Sinclair2010 - Built-up is the term when the book wine stamps (RE56-19 and RE107A-F) have the tablets used as they were intended, that is, there are additional stamps affixed and canceled, yielding a built up value (greater than the $20, 40, 50, or 100) than the original base stamp.

revenuermd, perhaps if you do not have the ability to scan your group, could give us all who is interested, a list of companies you have?

Thanks in Advance

Stampmaster

stampmaster - sorry about the delay in response. You should search the Back of the Book Forum and fine Some Interesting Book Wine Stamps. I posted three different examples there. I am especially fond of the one canceled in manuscript by the Noviate of Los Gatos in California.

Link to Ron's post:

https://goscf.com/t/48983

Jim