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1841 1d red imperfs - How to differeniat plates 1b-177

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Hey Guys does anybody have any info on books, electronic downloads that give a simplistic way of identifying plates, ay help would be greatly appreciated.

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  • Michael DuehrMMichael Duehr
    edited July 2021 0 LikesVote Down
    The plate numbers are in the scroll work along the right and left sides. And they are at about the middle of her nose.
  • Charlie Charlie
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    You will need Plating books, here is one.
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  • Charlie Charlie
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    There are several of them.
  • William SandrikWWilliam Sandrik
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    Michael, those plate numbers in the scroll work on the sides are only on the 1864 issue, Scott #33 (Pl#71 - 225). The earlier stamps are much more difficult to figure out the plate numbers.
  • Tim HuxleyTTim Huxley
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    The primary way to distinguish different plates for the 'Penny Stars' (i.e. the perforated ones before those with letters in all 4 corners) and the imperfs is by the various 'alphabets' (= fonts, in effect) used and then by the precise position and angle of the lower corner letters. It's not an easy task but, with practice and a lot of material to examine, it could be satisfying - and possibly lucrative!
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