The stamp feels embossed and I'd like to list it for sale But I don't know if it's Scott #39 or 62. I need HELP again. I can't check for watermark although 62 makes no mention of embossing, the postmark appears to be 88 on stamp and 98 at lower left corner of postcard
The truth is within and only you can reveal it 20 Jan 2017 08:17:07pm
re: How can I check perf on this stamp without removing it
All of these types of stamps are embossed. The date on the postamrk can also be helpful in ID'ing the correct stamp. If the stamp is dated 98 then it would be nearly impossible to have a #39 printed in 1876. I'd say it is a #62a that was printed on toned paper like yours.
Below is a reference to my Bavaria collection: You can compare the issues to the catalog description and it can also be handy for counting perfs for comparison. Counting perfs is an important tool for the collector. In auctions where the scans are good you can count perfs to better know what you are really bidding on.
re: How can I check perf on this stamp without removing it
Many Thanks Mitch, I should have checked your site before I asked the question, YOU are now book marked Buddy..Hope you have a great weekend.............Bill I almost forgot Thanks to Mel for the kind thought just another great person who offered me help and I Need all the HELP I can get, and here's a place where it's easy to get. Thank YOU Mel
I almost forgot Thanks to Mel for the kind thought just another great person who offered me help and I Need all the HELP I can get, and here's a place where it's easy to get. Thank YOU Mel
