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All Forums Category: US Stamps and Covers Discussions Forum: US Classic Stamps - As Issued and Used

Close-Up Photo Of Scott #1

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Posted 03/09/2018 7:04 pm

Does anyone have a good close-up of Scott #1? I'm interested in seeing what the paper should look like.

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Posted 03/09/2018 7:42 pm

This is my copy of Scott #1.

Feel free to comment...

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Posted 03/09/2018 8:15 pm

Jaxom - That is number 2.

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Posted 03/09/2018 8:55 pm

https://arago.si.edu/record_73422_img_1.html

click on "enlarge" & it will open up in a new window. 48% is quite good, 100% is a bit hard on the eyes.

Page 6 of that link has some more good colour illustrations of proofs & reproduction Scott 3.

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Posted 03/09/2018 9:34 pm

Having the initials RWH&E on the bottom would be important for me.

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Posted 03/09/2018 10:15 pm

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Posted 03/09/2018 11:38 pm

Thanks! This was my first post and I am quite impressed with willingness of the community to help. I think I am going to love this forum.

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Posted 03/10/2018 10:00 am

a paper example

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http://bigblue1840-1940.blogspot.com/

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Posted 03/10/2018 10:15 am

Thanks Jkjblue! Now that looks a lot more like the paper I can see on my Scott #1.

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Posted 03/10/2018 10:34 am

How did you get that stamp ? Where did you buy it ?

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Posted 03/10/2018 12:09 pm

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How did you get that stamp ? Where did you buy it ?

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The usual sources - this one from a dealer.

Why do you ask?

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Thanks Jkjblue! Now that looks a lot more like the paper I can see on my Scott #1.

You are welcome - This image is from a scan @ 1200. However, I have a digital microscope that gives better views of paper texture. If you like, I could take a pic with the DM. (It will have to wait until Monday-Tuesday, as I am out of town.)

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http://bigblue1840-1940.blogspot.com/

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Posted 03/10/2018 6:57 pm

That would be fantastic! No rush. I purchased this from a dealer maybe 15 years ago. Then I didn't know any better and now I'm trying to educate myself.

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Posted 03/10/2018 8:21 pm

Sure Rog, make me look stupid.
I hit the wrong pict, I guess. Maybe I just like my #2 better.
Anyway, here is my #1.

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Posted 03/12/2018 2:59 pm

Pics of USA 1847 Scott 1 5c "Franklin" using a digital microscope looking at paper surface characteristics....

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Posted 03/12/2018 3:19 pm

For good measure, here is a 10c black...

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Posted 03/12/2018 5:46 pm

Thanks Jkjblue!!! The close-ups of the upper left and lower right give me a lot of confidence that my copy is the real deal.

I hope others benefit as well.

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