Other services may provide help, note some identify in specific specialty areas. United states stamp values includes washingtonfranklins. The 1908 benjamin franklin 1cent stamp value is high due to its rarity and the difference in the image printed on the face of the stamp. Need to know what you have and what your collections are worth.
About click on a stamp below to identify it the stamps are pictured in the order of their date of design. Us stamp reference manual stamp collecting stamp news now. The washingtonfranklin stamps how to tell them apart. Perhaps to identify these stamps as luxury items, they were printed in two tones, with the. Plus hundreds more pages and thousands more illustrations. Other denominations soon followed and would continue to appear through the first world war years, with the last washingtonfranklin postage stamp issued in 1923. Rare george washington 1 cent stamp along with a raised franklin 4 cent stamp. At first glance, the third bureau issue, commonly referred to as the washingtonfranklins, looks simple. The first washington franklin stamp printed by the offset process was a 3cent washington head, issued on march 22, 1918. The us stamp popup tool allows you to search for u. Washington franklin stamps come in five different designs. Buysell collectable stamps, philatelic products, stamp collecting products, stamp computer software, scott products united states identifier help index franklin 1851 to 1860. An analysis of differences between the flat plate printed perf 11 regular issues of 1922 25 and the rotary press printed perf 11 x 10 12 regular issues of. Today, only two mint samples and 100 used benjamin franklin stamps are believed to exist.
Very rare green line george washington 1 c stamp and ben franklin both 1907 1 cent emerald green used united states stamps for sale. Methods of printing for the washington franklin stamps. At first glance, the third bureau issue, commonly referred to as the washington franklins, looks simple. Informative articles giving the historical background and context for the use of different stamps, designs and denominations. Or connect with a local aps stamp club or aps dealer member near you. You will also find several types of postage due stamps, commemorative issues, and stamped 1 cent postcards. Sample page telling the washingtonfranklin stamps apart. Washington franklin issue of 1908 1923 identification matrix. The washingtonfranklin series of united states postage stamps of 19081922, also known as the third bureau issues, are perhaps the most difficult us. Separate pages for each stamp, with important identifiers, background information, earliest known uses, other. An exceptional selection of american stamps and other philatelic items from rowan s. This page originally was a part of bob allens 1847usa website.
Simply scan in your stamp and srs will analyse and identify the stamp for you so you can add it to your inventory. Many items that have been judged not genuine subsequently have been donated to the aps reference collection of fakes and forgeries. The first washingtonfranklin postage stamp to be released was a 2cent stamp issued on november 16, 1908. The experts book a practical guide to the authentication of united states stamps washington franklin issues 19081923 paul w. How to use the stamp smarter washington franklin identifier tool. When the site went offline we all lost a great resource. Click here to place your order for any reference manual studies.
Kenmore stamp company has been pleasing collectors for over 80 years. The experts book a practical guide to the authentication of united states stamps washington franklin issues 19081923. To be honest we prefer the book however the computer program works fine and is fun as it flow charts you through the identifications of these complex stamps. Stamps catalog and identifier of classic and modern. Benjamin franklin is one of a number of nonpresidential figures who are immortalized on stamps.
The new 2 cent stamps were issued perforated 12 in 1903 and imperforate in 1906. The 19011907 regular and commemorative issues inlcudes panamerican, lousiana purchase, and jamestown commemoratives. The washingtonfranklin issues are a series of definitive u. And finding the watermark on these stamps, or lack of watermark can help us better identify exactly what stamp it is. Classifying the washington franklin 2cent offset types charles neyhart in march 1920, the bureau of engraving and printing began printing the 2cent definitive stamp of the washington franklin series using the offset method. If you have an old stamp collection, chances are that it has this and the 2. Enjoy the rewarding hobby of stamp collecting on line with us and foreign postage stamps and supplies. Today stamporama has over 2200 members from 49 us states, 9 provinces and territories of canada, 6 states of australia and 66 total countries worldwide. The society maintains two reference collections of philatelic material one for fakes and forgeries and one for genuine stamps and postal history. How to check for watermarks on stamps storm the castle. What is a good overall book dealing with the us washington franklin issues of the early 20th century. You will also find the stamps called the third bureau issue. Its a fact that there are unidentified rarities at large in the albums and stock books of.
The experts book a practical guide to the authentication. The resulting blueish cast of the appearance of the stamp makes these 1cent ben franklin stamps known as blue 1cent franklins. Rare stamps worth money most valuable stamps youtube. The bureau of engraving and printing policy of salvaging coil waste had begun in 1919 when the 190821 washington franklin series was still current, and continued as 1922 series stamps replaced them. If you have items you need help identifying, consider one of the other identification services mentioned below. The washington franklin definitive issues from 19081922 utilize only these two basic stamp designs george washington and benjamin franklin, yet they account for almost 200 different perforation, watermark and paper varieties. Mystics foreign stamp identifier is a neat tool to help you determine what country a stamp is from, and how it should be listed in your album. Stampsmarter website offers a multitude of tools for. How to use the stamp smarter washingtonfranklin identifier. This tutorial shows you how to check for the watermark in a stamp. Identifier for us washingtonfranklin stamps of 19081922. Hobbizine stamp value guides list prices in new and used condition. The stamp news publishing united states stamp reference manual.
The 1cent green followed and was issued on december 24, 1918. Determine the number number of your washington franklin stamp. Airmails, provisionals, and other backofbook issues. Perforation and other references i use when examining suspect stamps. The franklin stamp finds itself within a series of stamps including presidents abraham lincoln and george washington. Buysell collectable stamps, philatelic products, stamp collecting products, stamp computer software, scott products. So i approached bob and he was kind enough to send me all the files so they could be continue to be available to all online hobbyists as a part of stamp smarter. The washington franklin stamp identifier provides a fourstep online process to identify the stamps in this u. Classifying the washingtonfranklin cent offset types r title. In most cases you will need a perforation gauge to determine the perforation, in many others you will need to dip the stamp in watermark fluid to determine the presence andor type of watermark, in others some thin foil to determine if the stamp was printed using the offset. During this twoday course, learn how to recognize facedifferent designs, sort by perforation, distinguish by printing method. Are you interested in learning how to identify washingtonfranklins. See row 8 of identification table at bottom of page. The 1c benjamin franklin stamp issued in 1868 features a rare zgrill with horizontal ridges, just like two other designs from the series depicting abraham lincoln and george washington.
The designs we are concerned with are scotts a8, a9, a140 and a148. These 2 cent denomination us stamps, during their production period, approximately 19031911, were printed in a number of different colors. Easy identification 19081923 washingtonfranklin designs. Aug 20, 2019 the year 1847 is a huge one for stamps. Chases book helps you identify the plate for your selected stamp or, at least, how to narrow the choice of plates to one or two. Distinguishing flat plate from rotary press printings. So search for the most valuable stamps at flea markets, yard sales, and antique stores because your postage stamp collection could contain these old stamps that. To use this identification guide, you will need to link to the appropriate page by clicking on the appropriate number on either the picture or in the chart below. The experts book a practical guide to the authentication of. Separate pages for each stamp, with important identifiers, background information, earliest known uses, other covers, and more. To sum up the essentials, there are only 29 face different stamps in 5 different designs. Perhaps you need to properly identify a large group you plan to resell.
Requires ezstamp whether you know nothing about stamps or are a seasoned collector, srs is an invaluable tool. Srs preorder form ezstamp stamp collecting software. Home stamps us stamps 20th century regular issues washington franklin era 190810 imperforates and coil stamps double line watermark. Ken knechts new book washington franklin identifier comes as both a card bound book and as a computer program. Finally getting around to sorting through those pesky washington and franklin stamps. The washington franklin series of 19081922, also known as the third bureau issues, are said to be one of the most difficult us stamps to identify correctly. The following chart provides links to a comparison of each of the types for all ten areas.
Get the best deals on george washington 1 cent stamp when you shop the. Designs of the 1908 series washington franklins with the franklin design. Home stamps us stamps 20th century regular issues washingtonfranklin era 190810 imperforates and coil stamps double line watermark 124 of 1,583 results all listings for sale auction. In the book linns united states stamps 192226, gary. Fourth bureau definitive series, four coil waste issues were made from short ends left over after the long printed rotary rolls had been cut into proper coil lengths such as 500 or stamps. The correct catalog number is where the horizontal row intersects the column with the stamps denomination. Although there were just two basic designs, a profile of washington and one of franklin, the post office was going through a period of experimentation. Following are explanations and illustrations of all these variables, and at the bottom of this page is a table that can be used to easily identify individual washington franklin stamps. Foreign stamp identifier mystic stamp discovery center.
Jun 01, 2004 linns stamp identifier okeefe, donna, miller, rick on. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Established and managed by the late james beal in the. The washingtonfranklin stamp identifier provides a fourstep online process to identify the stamps in this u. In 1908 the post office changed the design of its regular issue stamps once again. Wfid washington franklin identifier srs stamp recognition about us. Dec 24, 2016 finally getting around to sorting through those pesky washington and franklin stamps. The books 62 chapters feature practical tips on collecting, an almanac of dates to orient the reader within each historical era, examples of. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. We have members from 8 to 87, whose interests cover the entire range of stamps and stamp collecting, from cancellations to back of the book. And there are a lot of stamps that look exactly the same but arent the same exact stamp. Both unused and used values are for offcenter stamps with the. All periods, complete definitive sets, complete year sets, regular and airmail issues.
Is it a coil stamp or a noncoil perforated or imperforate. Mystic stamp company offers an identification service worldwide identification. The site includes a brief video explaining how to use this tool. Im looking for something that will not only help to identify the various issues, but also goes into the history of their development, use, ete. Using the washington franklin table start working from the left column in the table. In the book linns united states stamps 192226, gary griffith. The washington franklins, 19081921 armstrong, martin a on. Make offer george washington 1cent stamp green us postage dated august 22nd 19 tenn. In most cases you will need a perforation gauge to determine the perforation, in many others you will need to dip the stamp in watermark fluid to determine the presence andor type of watermark, in others some thin foil to determine if the stamp was printed using the offset method, and finally.
The first wf sets have the vignette design of washington and 1c and 2c values expressed in words, the following sets have values expressed in numerals, and the last with vignette design of franklin. At present, there are only two existing samples that are very high priced. My book, the whitechapel fog is available on kindle. A primer on organizing us washingtonfranklin stamps of. Identifier for us washington franklin stamps of 19081922. Stamp catalog and identifier free identifier of each design of the early u. Baker currently available from stock in the following catagories. Franklin and washington read how to identify your stamp below design a franklin design b washington this is the 1. United states identifier help index stamp master album. Just pick out a symbol, word or sign on the stamp you want to identify. Stamporama began with 6 members in january 1996 with one idea trading duplicates among the members. This printing method was used at the bureau beginning in 1918 to print 1 and 3cent stamps to accommodate the 1. Using the washington franklin table start working from the left column in the table to begin stamp identification.
Classifying the washingtonfranklin 2cent offset types charles neyhart in march 1920, the bureau of engraving and printing began printing the 2cent definitive stamp of the washingtonfranklin series using the offset method. If you want to get to know me on a personal level, check my true life book and see what challenges i had to overcome as an. Sample page telling the washington franklin stamps apart. The stamp pictures george washington, benjamin franklin, a pony express rider, a steam locomotive, a 1940s locomotive, a modern steamship, and a fourmotored plane. Postmarked march 28th 1907 blacks station, california. Collectors refer to the definitive stamps of 190822 collectively as washington franklins. Us stamps and us postage stamps find your stamp value. In rare instances this stamp is worth more than a couple of dollars. However, he is regarded as one of the nations founders. It exists not only as a sheet stamp but also in coil and booklet formats. The 1cent franklin, which was commonly used on postcards, first appeared in 1923, and had been printed by the flat plate press. Stamp recognition software our stamp recognition software will quickly identify your stamps. It has often been told to yours truly that many collectors of united states stamps throw their hands up in despair once they get to the classic era.
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