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by Michael Perlman, RA307/Lifetime Member 191

A  F e w  S i m p l e  Q u e s t i o n s

I. - Does the stamp have perforations?
If Yes, then go to II (eliminate Scott #s 13-16).
If No, then go to IID (eliminate Scott #s 31-35).


II. – Does the stamp have designs complete on the sides? (look for 3 pearls on the lower left and right sides).
If No, then the stamp is Scott #35.
If Yes, then go to IIA.


IIA. – Does the stamp have nearly complete lower shells?
If Yes, then stamp is Scott #31.
If No, then go to IIB.


IIB. – Does the stamp have a re-entry cut into the top or bottom design?
If Yes, then stamp is Scott #34.
If No, then go to IIC.


IIC. – Does the stamp have a complete design at the top of the stamp?
If Yes, then stamp is Scott #32,
If No, then stamp is Scott #33.



IID. – Does the stamp have nearly complete lower shells?
If Yes, then stamp is Scott #13.
If No, then go to IIB.


IIE. – Does the stamp have a re-entry cut into the top or bottom design?
If Yes, then stamp is Scott #16.
If No, then go to IIC.



IIF. – Does the stamp have a complete design at the top of the stamp?
If Yes, then stamp is Scott #14.
If No, then stamp is Scott #15.


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