This Stamp Frustrates Me, It Gets 11 * 11 Each Time,

I try and try, but it will not fit in 10,5 which is 632 ... but 632 has the same height as 596, this stamp is more towards 22.00 and possible slightly below actually, which then gives indications of?

Because if its 632 then it must be 22.50? isnt that right ?



And this stamp fits best in 11 * 11 anyway

can anyone help?

Looks like #552...

ok, so #552 is 11*11 ?

cant I delete at topic ?

Yes, it is #552. #552 is perf 11. Be aware that US stamps will not necessarily match exactly as the typical perf gauge is in mm scale and US stamps are perforated on an inch scale. There are specialist US gauges that can be bought if you desire exactness.



Yes. Also, design measurements per Scott are nominal, about plus or minus 1/4 mm. So are many perf measurements, which can be plus or minus 1/4 gauge number.



No. This is fairly common for Washington-Franklin issues in general. Do not try to make this what it is obviously not.

of course I now that, they are rare, but I forget to dobbelschekk around 552 because I read about all the other stamps, 581,632,597
,578,604 etc, and I missunderstand the text , I thout 552 had 10*10 but that is 581

and the gauge is from stampsmarter

is it not possible to delete your one link ??

Dronen -

There is no need to delete anything. This topic will remain - along with all the others. Besides - now we have good close-up pictures of your fingernails - for all eternity! If you'd like to get a manicure & come back & post updated pictures of your fingers - after they've been well-cleaned & polished - that would be great!!

You can send a note to the staff asking them to delete. Otherwise, leave it in for others to refer to with similar questions.

ok I leave it :-)
I get embarrassed when I do stupid mistakes :-)

hy-brasil,

Just for my edification, besides making a bet based on the odds, how are you determinating it's a flat plate printed stamp. Did he show the back in a different thread?

Thank you

keep it, we need more SC 596 posts!

hey dsmith426, I put out a picture of backside now

but my question about mirrorimage, I hope some can give some answer, because I dont get how mirrorimage can bee on platestamp, I read that it coil ore rotary?

Drone71,

Flat plate stamps were stacked after printing and its common for a new printed sheet to be placed on top of a sheet that isn't finished drying yet. This can leave specks of ink on the reverse or even an image of the stamp. Is that what you mean by mirror image? If so that means its flat plate printed.

dsmith, no not that.

ink-spots on back I know it comes from the ink from the sheet under...when its fresh/not dry. So when I found some 1c green with 11*11...i know, please, no ink no ink under :-) because then its 552, flate plate, and I know, its bigger chances to win the lottery :-) But it was fun and gave some enjoyable heartpalpitations. Its like first time you "get some" :-)


no what I mean is that I read a while ago that when they had made a mistake in cleaning the coiler or rotary equipment there were ink residue and when the paper was tightened / stretched , this ink would be pushed into the back at the same time, then you can see the contours clearly on the back, almost like a weak mirror pressure, possible throughput....and I understand that could be used to identify some stamp