1853-61 3c Washington Look-Alikes, 6 Stamps
# 11//26A - 1853-61 3c Washington Look-Alikes, 6 Stamps
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11//26A - 1853-61 3c Washington Look-Alikes, 6 Stamps
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Get Every 3¢ Washington Look-Alike Stamp Issued From 1852-57 and SAVE Money
Classic US stamps are irreplaceable treasures. Today, I'm offering you six of them – all 3¢ Washington look-alikes from 1852-57. Includes some of the very first perforated stamps of the United States! Plus, you'll enjoy BIG savings off Mystic's U.S. Stamp Catalog prices!
When you order today, you'll receive US #11, 11A, 25, 25A, 26, and 26A in used condition. Each will have one or two small imperfections – not unusual for stamps this old. These tiny flaws don't detract from the stamps' beauty or collectibility, but save you money off Mystic's U.S. Stamp Catalog prices for used stamps. And saving money means you'll be able to get more of the stamps you want in the future!
Read on to see why you should add these 3¢ Washington look-alikes to your collection today...
Discover the Rich History of Some of America's Earliest Postage Stamps
When the first postage stamps were issued, no provision was made for separating the stamps. Post office clerks and stamp users merely cut or tore these imperforates apart. In 1847, Irishman Henry Archer invented a better method. His machine punched holes between rows and columns of stamps, allowing them to be separated more easily and accurately.
The new invention was used on US stamps for the first time in 1857 on remaining stocks of the 1851-56 imperforate issues. However, the designs were too large and the perforations often cut into them. As a result, new plates were created with smaller designs. These fit much better, though the perforations still cut into them slightly. The recutting of stamp plates resulted in several known design types and look-alikes...
Collecting Look-Alike Stamps Can Be a Rewarding Challenge
Add look-like stamps to your collection and develop skills identifying subtle differences between types. You'll be proud of your improved philatelic expertise. here's how to tell the 3¢ Washingtons apart:
- US #11 – Dull red, Type I. Outer frame lines on all sides.
- US #11A – Dull red, Type II. Outer and inner frame lines.
- US #25 – Rose, Type I. Outer frmae lines on all sides. First perforated 3¢ stamp.
- US #25A – Rose, Type II. Outer and inner frame lines.
- US #26 – Dull red, Type III. No outer frame lines at top or bottom. Frame lines on both sides continue above top and below bottom design.
- US #26A – Dull red, Type IV. No frame lines at top or bottom. Frame lines on both sides stop at top and bottom of design.
Check These Desirable Old Stamps Off Your Wish List Today
Classic US stamps are getting harder to find. This is your chance to get all six 3¢ Washington look-alikes from 1853-57, including a philatelic first (US #25). It's exciting to own "firsts" and thrilling to collect stamps this old. They only exist today thanks to the care and attention of stamp collectors over the last 160 years. Now you can be part of their preservation, too. Order today while they're available and affordable.
Get Every 3¢ Washington Look-Alike Stamp Issued From 1852-57 and SAVE Money
Classic US stamps are irreplaceable treasures. Today, I'm offering you six of them – all 3¢ Washington look-alikes from 1852-57. Includes some of the very first perforated stamps of the United States! Plus, you'll enjoy BIG savings off Mystic's U.S. Stamp Catalog prices!
When you order today, you'll receive US #11, 11A, 25, 25A, 26, and 26A in used condition. Each will have one or two small imperfections – not unusual for stamps this old. These tiny flaws don't detract from the stamps' beauty or collectibility, but save you money off Mystic's U.S. Stamp Catalog prices for used stamps. And saving money means you'll be able to get more of the stamps you want in the future!
Read on to see why you should add these 3¢ Washington look-alikes to your collection today...
Discover the Rich History of Some of America's Earliest Postage Stamps
When the first postage stamps were issued, no provision was made for separating the stamps. Post office clerks and stamp users merely cut or tore these imperforates apart. In 1847, Irishman Henry Archer invented a better method. His machine punched holes between rows and columns of stamps, allowing them to be separated more easily and accurately.
The new invention was used on US stamps for the first time in 1857 on remaining stocks of the 1851-56 imperforate issues. However, the designs were too large and the perforations often cut into them. As a result, new plates were created with smaller designs. These fit much better, though the perforations still cut into them slightly. The recutting of stamp plates resulted in several known design types and look-alikes...
Collecting Look-Alike Stamps Can Be a Rewarding Challenge
Add look-like stamps to your collection and develop skills identifying subtle differences between types. You'll be proud of your improved philatelic expertise. here's how to tell the 3¢ Washingtons apart:
- US #11 – Dull red, Type I. Outer frame lines on all sides.
- US #11A – Dull red, Type II. Outer and inner frame lines.
- US #25 – Rose, Type I. Outer frmae lines on all sides. First perforated 3¢ stamp.
- US #25A – Rose, Type II. Outer and inner frame lines.
- US #26 – Dull red, Type III. No outer frame lines at top or bottom. Frame lines on both sides continue above top and below bottom design.
- US #26A – Dull red, Type IV. No frame lines at top or bottom. Frame lines on both sides stop at top and bottom of design.
Check These Desirable Old Stamps Off Your Wish List Today
Classic US stamps are getting harder to find. This is your chance to get all six 3¢ Washington look-alikes from 1853-57, including a philatelic first (US #25). It's exciting to own "firsts" and thrilling to collect stamps this old. They only exist today thanks to the care and attention of stamp collectors over the last 160 years. Now you can be part of their preservation, too. Order today while they're available and affordable.