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5 Cent Grant Blue Wmk Orientation

 
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Just_fella
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So I've been trying to figure this one out
It's a double line watermark on a #281 best I guess
Used
https://stampsmarter.org/learning/M...ermarks.html
Still don't get it :(
To me it's a U turned to the right and bottom of a S
Didn't see how that fit in the 8 orientations
So I'll ask for help seeing my eyes are letting me down
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Quote:
...a #281 best I guess....


No need to guess, it is a 281. It has a double line watermark as is shown by the portion of a letter of the double line watermark design.

Beyond that, you have entered the eye trickery zone of used stamps and watermarks. Enjoy your visit.

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Just_fella
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Found it


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essayk
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Correct! Reversed rotated right.

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