Imperforate Pair Contains Two Types

Types or “varieties” occur when a stamp has differences which vary from the way it was originally engraved.  In the process of engraving the 1855 10¢ stamp, these differences occurred on the same printing plate (plate #1).  As a result, four types have been identified from that plate.&...  more

Imperforate Pair Contains Two Types

Types or “varieties” occur when a stamp has differences which vary from the way it was originally engraved.  In the process of engraving the 1855 10¢ stamp, these differences occurred on the same printing plate (plate #1).  As a result, four types have been identified from that plate.  This pair includes two types.

US #14 is Type II.  It is the most common type of the 10c green stamp.  The top line is complete, while the bottom outer line is broken in the center.  The bottom shells on both left and right are partly cut away.  The side ornaments are complete, as well as the three side pearls on both left and right outer edges, same as on types I, III, and IV. 

US #15 is Type III.  The outer line over the top label and both X numerals is broken.  The bottom outer line and shells on both left and right are partly cut away.  Side ornaments are complete, as are the three side pearls on both outer edges, the same as on types I, II and IV. 

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