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Post by NordicTraveler on Oct 23, 2021 2:38:27 GMT
Hello My Red 2cent has weak type Ia? red 2cent has some watermark spots, but only some lumpy shaped   |
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Post by raymac on Feb 7, 2022 14:40:20 GMT
Nordic Traveller, I haven't logged on in a while so I'm seeing this post for the 1st time. I can't give you an opinion on the back, but I can tell you that your 2c stamp is not a type Ia, and not 500. The impression on the Ia is much stronger, and the toga rope is much thicker.
The giveaway though is that this stamp is carmine, and the 500 is a much different color, deep rose. If you have a portion of your desk covered with 2c reds, and one is a 500, it will stand out, or jump out at you, because the color is that different and noticeable. Look online at some examples, and you will see the color and impression difference.
Thanks, and sorry, raymac
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Post by NordicTraveler on Feb 28, 2022 23:12:43 GMT
Hello Raymac.
I must agree with you. That Togarope must be sharper, and more powerful.
Have contact with a guy in the usa who also gave me some new unknown indicators.
If you look at Stampsmarter which has good explanations of what to look for then there is something that appears wrong, or rather lack of information about indicators on Ia and I.
On the Ribbon there should be 1 shadow / line in the second wave. But he said that if one is to be 100% sure that it is Ia then there should be "traces" of line no. 2, there should be some of it ... something that was unknown to me.
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Post by fkarl on Jul 16, 2022 0:57:09 GMT
I agree its not a 1a. The are a few images of certified copies around the internet at reputable auction sites that make good comparison. I wish I had one to post. Hipstamp.com has a few certified copies. Note the collar and the thickness of the engraved lines also www.theswedishtiger.com. Has wonderfully detailed pictures of the stamps by Scott number |
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