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All Forums Category: US Stamps and Covers Discussions Forum: US Back of Book

What Color And Approximate Value Of 1895 2 Cent Postage Due Perforation 12 Stamp?

 
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Barg777
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Does anyone know what color is this 1895 2 cent Postage Due perforation 12 stamp? its very pale that I can't tell.



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revcollector
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This stamp is perf 11, so it s from 1917. It appears to be somewhat faded from this scan, so telling the actual shade is pretty much impossible this way.
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rogdcam
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It is a "changeling" damaged by environmental conditions. What watermark does it have, or is there no watermark?
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Parcelpostguy
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Quote:
Approximate Value


Due to fading and other flaws noted in the photo, some slight fraction of the Scott minimum price of $0.25 likely about 1-2 cents, if that.
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Barg777
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Posted 04/12/2023   9:57 pm  Show Profile Bookmark this reply Add Barg777 to your friends list  Get a Link to this Reply
its perforation 12.

I can't make out the watermark and it as a cancel? that I don't know about.






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revcollector
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The stamp under the ruler is clearly different from the stamp originally posted. Anyone on this board will be able to see that.
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Barg777
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revcollector
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I suggest you get a perf gauge instead of trying this. The stamp is still perf 11.
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PMStamp
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Posted 04/12/2023   10:27 pm  Show Profile Bookmark this reply Add PMStamp to your friends list  Get a Link to this Reply
Why are you using a ruler instead of a perforation gauge?
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rod222
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There is still 11 12 holes in 2 cm of ruler, so perf 11. So Perf 12.
(Post corrected)
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Edited by rod222 - 04/12/2023 11:17 pm
John Becker
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Gentlemen, the stamp is perf 12. Period. Whether one believes the ruler or uses other methods.
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orstampman
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Agree with perf 12.
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rod222
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Beg your collective pardons, I miscounted the punctures. Perf 12 it is.

It also bears out mathematically, 13 teeth in 21.5mm of design length
= Perf 12.09



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Edited by rod222 - 04/12/2023 11:31 pm
postagedueguy
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Well then it's either J30, J32, J39, or J46. Have you watermarked the stamp?
On J30 you'll need to see if it fluoresces which it will with long or short or long wavelength ultraviolet light.


J30

J32

J39

J46
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Parcelpostguy
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Due to fading and other flaws noted in the photo, some slight fraction of the Scott minimum price of $0.25 likely about 1-2 cents, if that.


My quote above was base upon being perf 11. Now as a perf 12 it shoul;d read, "Due to fading and other flaws noted in the photo, some slight fraction of the Scott used price."


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and it as a cancel? that I don't know about.


The line of ink makes the item used.


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The stamp under the ruler is clearly different from the stamp originally posted. Anyone on this board will be able to see that.


I prefer to say, "only some 'on this board will be able to see that' the stamp was rotated 90 degrees.
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