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I came across the below shown stamp. I was told I had a 314 (V/H)? That's the best I could come up with. It has two guidelines, one on the right side and one on top. The best I can make out, with my limited knowledge, is that the stamp position would have to be LL10. #8254;#8254; I'd really like some more opinions on this stamp. Thank you very much for your help. Pete     |
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Hi, to the best of my knowledge #314 = imperf (all straight edges) H/V meaning Horizontal or Vertical Coil which is #316, #318. The stamp is a right corner sheet stamp which is a #300. |
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Thank you very much for your answer. Perhaps you could further explain, so I'd know, what the green line on top and on the right side of the stamp indicate. If it is a right corner sheet stamp I wonder if the green lines are the beginning of the next stamp. Maybe you can help me with this and take a moment to explain.
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The green line is a guide line. These stamps were printed in large sheets of 400 and then cut into four panes of 100 along these guide lines. The whole thing is explained in stampsmarter and in the Scott specialized
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Peter,
Thank you for your quick reply. After looking at the Scott Special, I have one more question, if you don't mind. Considering the green line on top and the right side of the stamp, what position would/could this stamp have?
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Here's a pic of the plate layout (this is for 1922 series but same idea). Your stamp is the red highlighted one. The guideline arrows are show where the sheet is cut. Everywhere else is perforated.  |
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Thank you very much to all of you. I Think I got it!!  Looks like there is only one of those per sheet. I guess that's enough reason to keep it. Thanks again, Pete |
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Hawkstamp,
Yes, your interpretation of canyoneer's post is correct. Your stamp is 1 in only 400, a "position piece" if you will, although of little extra value in this case.
As you are learning, not all lines are equal and each will have a different significance depending of sheet, booklet or coil; flat, rotary or offset; and whether the line is perforated or not. |
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Posted 07/06/2021 2:12 pm
