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1879 10c Thomas Jefferson, Brown, Soft Paper, Perf. 12, Set of 2 Stamps
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Get Two Attached Types of 1879 10¢ Jefferson Stamps
In 1879, American Bank Note Company assumed the contract for printing America’s postage stamps after a merger with Continental Bank Note Company. The new company used plates produced by the previous company, including those with secret marks. Some of the 10¢ Jefferson stamps contained the secret mark while others didn’t or the mark may have worn off. This joined pair contains stamp #187, which doesn’t have a secret mark, attached to #188, which has the secret mark. The mark is a semi-circle in the scroll on the top right side of the stamp.
This attached pair was produced over 150 years ago and has been carefully preserved by collectors since then. Now you can carry on that tradition. Order your stamps today.
About the American Bank Note Printing
Continental Bank Note Co. was awarded a second contract that covered the period of 1877-1881. On February 4, 1879, the American Bank Note Company took over Continental, and the contract was assumed by American. Since American acquired all the old plates used by National when the two companies consolidated, the American Bank Note stamps all bear the same secret marks. Those plates that did not previously have secret marks were not altered in any way.
One can, however, differentiate between the stamps printed by Continental and American by determining which type of paper was used. Both National and Continental used hard paper, which is fairly white, has a smooth surface, and is uniform in thickness. In addition, the stamp is fairly translucent when held up to a window or a bright light. Hard paper is sometimes better referred to as being a grayish or bluish white.
American, on the other hand, used soft paper, which is characterized by being thicker and having a coarser and uneven texture. When compared to hard paper, it is yellowish in appearance and is not as translucent.
Get Two Attached Types of 1879 10¢ Jefferson Stamps
In 1879, American Bank Note Company assumed the contract for printing America’s postage stamps after a merger with Continental Bank Note Company. The new company used plates produced by the previous company, including those with secret marks. Some of the 10¢ Jefferson stamps contained the secret mark while others didn’t or the mark may have worn off. This joined pair contains stamp #187, which doesn’t have a secret mark, attached to #188, which has the secret mark. The mark is a semi-circle in the scroll on the top right side of the stamp.
This attached pair was produced over 150 years ago and has been carefully preserved by collectors since then. Now you can carry on that tradition. Order your stamps today.
About the American Bank Note Printing
Continental Bank Note Co. was awarded a second contract that covered the period of 1877-1881. On February 4, 1879, the American Bank Note Company took over Continental, and the contract was assumed by American. Since American acquired all the old plates used by National when the two companies consolidated, the American Bank Note stamps all bear the same secret marks. Those plates that did not previously have secret marks were not altered in any way.
One can, however, differentiate between the stamps printed by Continental and American by determining which type of paper was used. Both National and Continental used hard paper, which is fairly white, has a smooth surface, and is uniform in thickness. In addition, the stamp is fairly translucent when held up to a window or a bright light. Hard paper is sometimes better referred to as being a grayish or bluish white.
American, on the other hand, used soft paper, which is characterized by being thicker and having a coarser and uneven texture. When compared to hard paper, it is yellowish in appearance and is not as translucent.
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