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Suspect Scott #534B Schermack TypeIII
The Scott #534B with Schermack TypeII perforations has a catalog value of $85.00 which makes it a moderately expensive stamp.
First question: is the stamp an offset printing? Yes, the stamp is an offset printing because I feel no ridges when I lightly drag my stamp tongs across the horizontal lines.
Second question: is the stamp a Type VII?
The images below show comparisons of the suspect stamp, on the left with a genuine Scott #528B Type VII and genuine Scott #528 Type VA on the right.
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Suspect's Lip Dots has four rows of three dots under the nose just like the genuine Type VII but are not as strong. |
Genuine Type VII Lip Dots. |
Suspect's Lip Dots are closer in comparison to the genuine Type VA Lip Dots except for the first column of dots in the lip. |
Genuine Type VA Lip Dots. |
Suspect's Head Dots are not as distinctive as the genuine Type VII. |
Genuine Type VII Head Dots. |
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Suspect's Had Dots are much more distinctive and numerous than the Type VA stamp. |
Genuine Type VA Head Dots. These head dots are very much weaker than the suspect stamp. |
Suspect's Left 2 is not as strong as the genuine Type VII Left 2. |
Genuine Type VII Left 2. |
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Suspect's Left 2 is Closer in appearance to the genuine Type VA Left 2. |
Genuine Type VA Left 2. |
Based on the above comparisons I've come to the conclusion that the suspect Scott #534B is in fact a Scott #534 with added dots to the lip and top of the head.
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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