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Post by decentguy on Nov 27, 2022 10:33:51 GMT
Hi All, Are there any other color or shade apart from the two displayed in my 5 stamps .... is the first one with that color/shade is the most desirable ... ??  |
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Post by gstamps on Nov 27, 2022 13:50:44 GMT
There is a yellowish green color (porous print) valuable compared to the other shades of green.
I'm sorry, I can't comment on the shades of your stamps.
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Post by decentguy on Nov 28, 2022 6:56:06 GMT
There is a yellowish green color (porous print) valuable compared to the other shades of green. I'm sorry, I can't comment on the shades of your stamps. Thats cool, if you don't feel like commenting on my stamp pic then don't ! But do you have a pic of the yellowish green you are talking about so I can see it rather than imagining it?! Cheers Roni |
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Post by decentguy on Nov 28, 2022 7:19:58 GMT
There is a yellowish green color (porous print) valuable compared to the other shades of green. I'm sorry, I can't comment on the shades of your stamps. Thats cool, if you don't feel like commenting on my stamp pic then don't ! But do you have a pic of the yellowish green you are talking about so I can see it rather than imagining it?! Cheers Roni It's all good buddy no need to send me any pics because I found one! it's my first stamp   |
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Post by decentguy on Nov 28, 2022 7:21:54 GMT
looking at it in front of a light you can easily see the mesh pattern in the paper ...
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Post by gstamps on Nov 28, 2022 10:14:50 GMT
Hi Roni, I came to the conclusion that the images on the forum have different colors from the real color (you can read thread – Identifying stamp color) I can help you with images from the Michel catalogs:    The conclusion is only yours - if it's worth sending it for expertise. You must also check beforehand if the postal cancellation is genuine/forgery. P.S. In the thread "Heydrich stamp" PostmasterGS put the address of his website where you can also find the 2 colors "a" and "b" of your stamps. Cheers George |
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Post by vikingeck on Nov 28, 2022 10:37:13 GMT
Germany entered hyperinflation in 1921 -23 and the date on your postmark is a period when the 40pf of your stamp had already devalued to less than 1/400th of its 1919 value . That is suspicious as gstamps has hinted . |
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Post by gstamps on Nov 28, 2022 10:59:16 GMT
I took the image from an expertise certificate. Maybe it helps you.  |
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Post by decentguy on Nov 28, 2022 11:15:54 GMT
I took the image from an expertise certificate. Maybe it helps you. Thanks a lot buddy! that's awesome your help is so much appreciated Cheers |
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Post by gstamps on Nov 28, 2022 11:56:31 GMT
I think the postal cancellation is genuine. I found an identical one on the "stampsx" website (my opinion - my eyes don't always help me).  |
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Post by PostmasterGS on Nov 28, 2022 13:39:27 GMT
A few things to consider. Used copies of the "b" color are exceptionally rare -- current CV of €14,000 -- so skepticism is certainly warranted. Judging the color on a used stamp is also more difficult because the stamp is more likely to have been altered by environmental factors either through use or soaking. The color on this should be considerably lighter than the "a" shade, and the ink is poorly applied, leading to a porous appearance. Of note, there are frequently "porous" spots on the "a" color as well, so that's not dispositive.
As to my opinion on this stamp, it appears to be a lighter shade than the others, and there is some evidence of it having porous spots. However, there is some discoloration in the center of the design that indicates this stamp might have seen some form of color alteration, either intentionally or through environmental factors. You'd need to send it to an expert who can do a more thorough exam to be sure.
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Post by decentguy on Nov 29, 2022 11:21:53 GMT
I think the postal cancellation is genuine. I found an identical one on the "stampsx" website (my opinion - my eyes don't always help me). Thats amazing how you found that ... cheers ! |
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Post by decentguy on Nov 29, 2022 11:24:53 GMT
A few things to consider. Used copies of the "b" color are exceptionally rare -- current CV of €14,000 -- so skepticism is certainly warranted. Judging the color on a used stamp is also more difficult because the stamp is more likely to have been altered by environmental factors either through use or soaking. The color on this should be considerably lighter than the "a" shade, and the ink is poorly applied, leading to a porous appearance. Of note, there are frequently "porous" spots on the "a" color as well, so that's not dispositive. As to my opinion on this stamp, it appears to be a lighter shade than the others, and there is some evidence of it having porous spots. However, there is some discoloration in the center of the design that indicates this stamp might have seen some form of color alteration, either intentionally or through environmental factors. You'd need to send it to an expert who can do a more thorough exam to be sure. Thank You (PostmasterGS) for your good advice and wise words .... much appreciated ! |
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