Thought I would get some feedback about some stamps. My father was a very amateur collector and mostly got stamps from foreign correspondence, though he did purchase some US stamps from dealers/stores during the 1950s when in the states.
The stamp I would like to get feedback on is from a wax envelope containing stamps from 1923-48, specifically one of the Franklin 2 cent stamps. I confess I did some research as there were a few presidential and dignitary stamps which might be rare (Scott 594, 596) so though I would inquire here.
I have posted some pictures below. Kindly forgive the rudimentary analysis and photography as I might lack the proper tools.
Your stamp is a Scott 632. Try aligning the side perforations against the 10.5 row and you will see they match far better than the 11 line in your posted image.
Thanks for responding. I have uploaded a picture with the perforations set at 10.5 row. Does Scott 632 (or any other Franklin 2 cent) share the same dimensions of 19¼ x 22½mm that is associated with Scott 596?
Don't worry too much about the dimensions, as those are EXTREMELY difficult to measure correctly. First make sure you are using the perforation gage correctly (you are close enough now), and you have the right design, and the right color. You have a Scott 632.
To elaborate a bit more on Partime's reply, the Scott catalog can be misleading at times as to what facet of a stamp or stamp series takes "priority" in the ID process decision tree. In the case of this series, (perhaps beyond the obvious difference of sheet vs coil), one should start with the perforation rate. When one finds 10.5 along the long side, the determination is conclusive, in this case 632. Unfortunately, Scott can mislead collectors new to the series to begin with image dimensions, which can apply to several different stamps #s and are difficult to measure accurately.
I guess I'll invest in a better perforation tool since this is a printed tool from the internet. It should help as I have one more Franklin and a few Harding stamps to review.
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