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Imperf Civil War sheet found in Pacific Northwest

Article Abstract:

The two errors that have surfaced recently are not unusual for the great many postage stamps that are being printed. Both of the recent errors have to do with incomplete perforations. A discussion is presented on what might have caused the errors and also tips are offered on how to spot stamp flaws.

Author: Schiff, Jacques C., Jr.
Publisher: American Publishing Company of New York
Publication Name: Stamps
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0038-9358
Year: 1995
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Misidentification leads to disappointment

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Collectors often fail to identify what stamps they have collected. Without verification from a stamp catalog they may decide that they possess a certain rare flawed stamp. Even collectors who specialize in errors make mistakes. Study through reading is necessary for the alert collector.

Author: Schiff, Jacques C., Jr.
Publisher: American Publishing Company of New York
Publication Name: Stamps
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0038-9358
Year: 1995

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An update on 1995 EFO material

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A number of EFO for the 1995 stamp issues have turned up. Some of the errors involve mistakes in perforation. A 20-stamp pane of the 32-cents Marilyn Monroe commemorative stamp has been found with perf errors. From the Richard M. Nixon issue came an inverted stamp and one with no color.

Author: Schiff, Jacques C., Jr.
Publisher: American Publishing Company of New York
Publication Name: Stamps
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0038-9358
Year: 1996
Collections and collecting, Commemorative postage stamps, 1995 AD

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Subjects list: Column, Postage-stamps, Postage stamps, Perforations (Philately)
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