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Posted 01/15/2018 11:22 pm

How can I find out about this stamp.

I bought a small collection and it was labeled Scott 409. It has no watermark.

Thanks ahead.
Dan-Chicago

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Posted 01/15/2018 11:31 pm

The separation method is called a Schermack perforation, used for vending machines.

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Posted 01/16/2018 02:41 am

Welcome Dan,
You can learn more here
http://www.stampsmarter.com/1847usa...tePerfs.html
http://www.stampsmarter.com/1847usa...2imperf.html
http://www.stampsmarter.com/1847usa...ntifier.html
Don

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Posted 01/16/2018 06:59 am

If you have an interest in US stamps, you really need to get a Scott US Specialized catalog. Your local library likely has one. You can also get older versions at a fraction of the price of the latest version. Good luck.

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Posted 01/16/2018 1:29 pm

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I bought a small collection and it was labeled Scott 409. It has no watermark.

#409 has a single line watermark... your stamp is an unwatermarked #482

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Posted 01/16/2018 3:22 pm

Great scan by a newcomer, by-the-way. Welcome to the community!

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