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Suspect Scott #442 Used Single (2/20/16).
Scott #442, used, is not a high valued stamp and is often faked according to The Experts Book. The Scott Catalogue value is only $45.00 for a used example. The Experts Book states that this stamp can be faked from a Scott #409 by adding perforations to the top & bottom and trimming to size on the left and right, or a Scott #409V (imperforate vertical coil) by adding perforations to the top and bottom, or by trimming the perforations from the left and right edges of a #425 or #425e booklet pane singles. Fakes made from a booklet pane will have a watermark that reads vertically.
The watermark on the suspect, if present, is in the corners. There are also many corner creases and a tear that are hiding the watermark. It is impossible to tell if the watermark reads vertical or horizontal.
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Next, is the suspect a Type I design? The following images highlight five areas that allow determination of Type.
The top half of the suspect was overlaid on a known booklet single and as can be seen the suspect is narrower than the booklet stamp. This proves that the suspect was not made from a booklet single.
The #442 can be confused with the rotary press issue #449, the image below shows the suspect overlaid on a flat plate/rotary press template. As can be seen the suspect is a flat plate press issue.
The width of the suspect is 2.75mm at the top and 20.875mm at the bottom. The right edge is a natural straight showing the guide line. The left edge is wavy and shows evidence of perforation remains.
Conclusion: In my opinion the suspect is a Scott #425 with the perforations cut off at the left. There is a large tear on the left edge and small creases all over..
Reference material used:
- The Expert's Book. A practical guide to the authentication of United States stamps. By Paul W. Schmid.
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