15-02-2021, 01:34 PM
There are 250 different stamps issued in seven distinct sets with the portraits of Washington or Franklin. How do you identify these correctly?
This series was created by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) to answer key questions: What was the most respected images for stamps?, What was the best paper to use (unwatermarked, watermarked with small of large USPS)?, What was the best printing method (flat plate, rotary or offset)?, Will the US Public accept coils and booklets for their purchases?
Precancels - This was also the first major set of stamps to be precancelled!
Perforations - Which size works best (10, 10.5, 11,12?)
Mail O Meter - This was the first time stamps were sold by third parties. Imperf Coils with diagonal slits or a series of holes were designed for the public to purchase these stamps from machines dispensers!
Designs - There were only five basic designs. 1908-1911 Franklin stamps show an Olive Leaf signifying peace. From 1912 onward the Franklin stamps show on Oak Leaf signifying strength.
There were six different sets printed between 1908 and 1922.
If you want to know how to discern these issues, please respond to this post with your email address. Thanks for reading Richard.
This series was created by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) to answer key questions: What was the most respected images for stamps?, What was the best paper to use (unwatermarked, watermarked with small of large USPS)?, What was the best printing method (flat plate, rotary or offset)?, Will the US Public accept coils and booklets for their purchases?
Precancels - This was also the first major set of stamps to be precancelled!
Perforations - Which size works best (10, 10.5, 11,12?)
Mail O Meter - This was the first time stamps were sold by third parties. Imperf Coils with diagonal slits or a series of holes were designed for the public to purchase these stamps from machines dispensers!
Designs - There were only five basic designs. 1908-1911 Franklin stamps show an Olive Leaf signifying peace. From 1912 onward the Franklin stamps show on Oak Leaf signifying strength.
There were six different sets printed between 1908 and 1922.
If you want to know how to discern these issues, please respond to this post with your email address. Thanks for reading Richard.