Another Newbie Here With The Usual Question About The 1 Cent Franklins-Is This The Standard Issue?

Welcome,
You can find more information on your stamp here http://www.stampsmarter.com/1847usa...ntifier.html .

Did you have a specific question(s) on your stamp? Many 'regular' (or definitive) issue stamps like yours saw usage for many years. When stamps were issued over many years, it was not uncommon for there to be changes in various production characteristics such as perforations. This resulted in many different varieties of stamps even when they have the same design; your stamp could be one of 14 different stamps based upon perforations.

Learning how to determine the perforation of your stamp is an important skill in stamp collecting, Stamp Smarter also has a good 'How To' section including videos showing how to use a perforation gauge. http://www.stampsmarter.com/learnin...e_HowTo.html
Don

Thank you for your reply. I have too many questions! I guess what I would like to know is, should I have this stamp professionally looked at. I am never going to be able to properly measure this. Is there another stamp that I can lay next to it? Maybe a side by side comparison? I have inherited many stamps and really am lost. I am aware that the rare issue of this stamp is just that, rare. The stamp that I uploaded is uncancelled and attached to another and I have another one that was placed on a postcard. Thank you again for your response.

I would not pay to have this stamp evaluated. If there is a stamp club in your area, go to a meeting and make friends. They can help with all sorts of stamp questions.

Learning and fun yes. Rare and certifying no.

first you need a perforation gauge, then you can read the information given in stampsmarter, and you also can compare stamps with the same design and same perforation gauge (on your desk or after scan in any image program).

Or download the free perf gauge on Stamp Smarter http://stampsmarter.com/learning/Fo...rfGauge.html . While not ideal, it will at least get you started until you get a good perf gauge.
Don

Thank you all for the advice. I will see if I can print the gauge that is attached.

I just figured I give an update on this stamp. Being that I do not trust myself with measuring, I said, let me send this in for a QuickID scan with the Philatelic Society. It came back as a probable 552. I would like to have it officially measured, but do not like using the mail service for anything anymore. Thanks again.

you just need a perforation gauge for a few dollars.