Phosphor In Selvage, Scott 366

I just thought this was interesting. I don't see mention of it in the ACSC catalog, but that doesn't mean it is special ... just not listed as such.

I picked up these two blocks just recently. The normal ink (non-Helecon) variety was verified under my UV lamp. Nothing special, except for a small dot in the upper right stamp.


The second block, though, has "PHOSPHOR" printed in two locations on the selvage. It is definitely the "Helecon in ink" variety when viewed under the UV lamp, and a previous owner wrote "HEL" to help identify as such. Since ACSC does not list it, is the presence of the words "PHOSPHOR" normal for this stamp? Thanks.

This stamp boards post talks about Australia stamps and different paper types . That might help you.

http://www.stampboards.com/viewtopi...?f=13&t=5713

Partime, is that word "Phosphor" actually printed? It looks to me like it is a stamp that was privately applied.

Peter

I guess it could have been privately applied, but the centering and placement make me believe that it was printed that way. Nothing in my ACSC catalogs ... maybe some of our Aussie experts will chime in.

Ggreve, thanks for the link. I read through it and didn't find anything related to the PHOSPHOR marking, but lots of good info for future reference.

I agree with Peter. Many years ago, I had rubber stamping kit, and the letters would line up unevenly just as the "HOR" does on this stamping.

Hope this helps.

https://goscf.com/t/51767&whichpage=39#496691 br /

https://goscf.com/t/25933

"PHOSPHOR" addition, not seen before, agree with above, (guess) hand printed by collector.

Hi Partime

There are 2 types of helecon 5d reds (ACSC 8/265). One type of 5d red stamps had the helecon ink applied only to the back and is considered relatively scarce. The second type had helecon ink applied to both sides, the ink on the face and in the paper on the reverse.

The overprint "PHOSPHOR" and pencilled "HEL" were privately applied, either by a collector or stamp dealer.

Rob

Thanks to everyone for their comments. I guess the dealer / previous owner had too much time on their hands, or wanted to try out their hand-printing skills. A nice addition to my collection, nonetheless.