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I have come across an 1869 Scott #122 Lincoln pictorial. It is not square in shape, but the paper, grill, and engraving look authentic. Is this a forgery?  * * * Corrected by Moderator to get the upload working * * * |
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Hello! Can you try to upload again your image? It looks like there has been a problem while uploading it so we can't see the image! |
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It should have uploaded to the original post now. It is pictured next to a SCOTT #114. |
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The set has differing size stamps. I believe the 1c thru 12c are roughly the same size, unless you come across a jumbo. The higher denominations are larger stamps. Perhaps 2mm in each direction. See the page below. It includes dimensions. https://stampsmarter.org/1847usa/18...ntifier.html#114 is roughly 20x20 #122 is roughly 22x22 |
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| Edited by NicholasC - 02/01/2025 8:37 pm |
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From your picture it looks like your stamp may be re-perforated. I can not be sure - maybe a better scan would help
Peter |
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I agree with Peter, the #122 looks a bit narrow, but the height is fine (maybe a bit jumbo). It will almost always be taller than the #114. |
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Apittma, try and compare your stamp to another ( try ebay or look in Scott ) and you will notice that the stamp is supposed to be wider. Someone reperfed it, but that does not make it a forgery Peter |
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| Edited by Petert4522 - 02/01/2025 10:06 pm |
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If you compare the top perfs with the right side perfs you can see they do not match.  |
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