KGV Sideface Acsc 100 (Sg 99) Paper And Varieties Question

A fair number of KGV side faces have passed though my hands but the paper on this one looks quite different. It has a distinct diagonally woven effect. I haven't seen this effect before open back side scans.

I am pretty sure it is the small multiple watermark and image measurements indicate it to be Die 2. The colour is definitely red rather than red-brown. (I'm in the process of renovation my basement so can't find my perf gauge.) Thus I see it as ACSC 100.

Found a perf guide. It is 13 ½ by 12 ½.




Regarding the varieties listed for 100 in ACSC, I find the difference for the "duplication" varieties in the ACSC illustrations a bit too subtle by my poor old eyes. If anyone can tell me what I should be looking for, it would be much appreciated, although my copy seems to be bog-ordinarily standard. Also, is "doubled" the same as duplication?

Itma. This looks more like ACSC 102 rather than 100. Notice the numeral thickness. To me, this is a Die III.

Concerning your other question on the duplication varieties listed in ACSC 100. My 2014 copy is probably just as good (or bad) as yours for showing this feature. Below, I've tried to show the very subtle issues with some of the letters. First is ACSC 100(1)d, "Duplication of TRAL". Note that the R has an odd shaped top.


ACSC 100(1)e is, "Duplication of AUSTR". Note the small issues with the S and T.


The last one I tried was ACSC 100(1)f, "Duplication of ALIA". This one has odd bottoms and the top of the I.


If someone has better pictures or explanation, please post.

Note: It is very possible that the latest version of ACSC actually has these numbered different. They do that as new varieties appear.

Your 2d KGV red is comb perf 13 1/2 as it has 16 perf tips across the top or bottom of the stamp. Perf 14 has 17 perf tips.

The best perf gauge is another kgv stamp that you know what perf it is.Heaps quicker than a perf gauge.

Hi, Partime:

Yes, you are right about it being Die 3. I read the instructions about Die 2 and 3 differences the wrong way round.

Thanks for the "duplication" clarification. I have the 2018 book and the numbers are the same for those varieties. I should remember to blow up the variety pictures. They become quite evident at the larger size.

Do you have any comments about the paper? It is quite different from anything else I remember seeing in the sidefaces.

Thanks again,

Frank.

Thanks, KGV, that's a tip I'll remember - again!

I'm having a problem taking a picture, but it looks normal to me. (And I have over 200 examples of this stamp.)

Partime:

Found a 1d red ACSC72 (rough paper) today on similar paper - see my other post of today re ACSC 72.

Oops! Posted to the wrong thread.