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PNC3 PNC Catalog Order Form (March 2008) The Plate Number Coil (PNC3) Catalog Committee is accepting orders again. The publications shown below are available for purchase only by PNC3 members at the stated prices, which assume that a required minimum quantity of orders is received. Orders received in March and April will be shipped in April; thereafter, orders will be mailed intermittently. USA orders will be sent bound printed matter; non-USA orders will be sent air mail. Quantity Total Ordered CostA. NEW PUBLICATIONS (pre-publication prices) 2007 New Issues, Title Page, Introduction (47 pages) Stamp Illustrations in color $17.50 ____ ______ All pages in black & white $ 5.50 ____ ______ 2007 Cumulative PNC-ID Index, Cross Reference PNC ID and Scott Numbers Index, and Alphabetical Name Index (3 items, total 57 pages, B&W) $ 5.50 ____ ______ B. RE-OFFERED PUBLICATIONS 2008 Values List, 4th Edition, PS5, PS3, Used Singles, and Commercial Covers Introduction & prices (62 pages, B&W) $ 4.50 ____ ______ 2005 New Issues, Title Page, Introduction (14 pages) Stamp Illustrations in color (limited quantity available) $16.50 ____ ______ $0.32 Flag Over Porch (1995-97, Permanent Catalog Section) 20 pages, Stamp Illustrations in color $ 8.00 ____ ______ $0.37 Flag Waving (2002-05, Permanent Catalog Section) 26 pages, Stamp Illustrations in color $12.50 ____ ______ PNC3 Illustrated Glossary of Terms (22 pages) (2nd edition) Illustrations (1 page) in color $ 4.50 ____ ______ Avery Die Cut Varieties (G. Washington, Snowy Egret, Common Buckeye), 10 pages in color $ 7.25 ____ ______ C. Postage & Handling $2.50 for first item ordered _____ $0.25 for each additional item ordered _____ Total Postage & Handling $______ Total Remittance (in US funds ONLY, payable to PNC3) $______ Mail Order Form and Remittance to: Andrew M. Jakes 2303 Horseshoe Ct. Grayslake, IL 60030-9327 USA [email protected] PNC3 Member Number ____ Your Name (PRINT) _______________________________________________ Your Mailing Address (PRINT) _______________________________________ __New Address _______________________________________ __________________________________________ (e-mail or evening phone number) pnc3catalogorderform(March2008)
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Journal of the Plate Number Coil Collectors Club – PNC3
American Philatelic Society Affiliate # 185
WWW.PNC3. ORG
Volume 21, Number 4 April 2008 Number 238
Images of Selected Stamps from Articles in this Issue
Enlarged picture of one of the original 2915A 78777 10x10 Rarity pictured on the top of page 70
Cover of the Month Page 76
Banner Edge Markings Page 80
Banner Edge Markings Page 81
Counterfeit Flag Page 77
printing processes used by his father. These included line engraving (intaglio), photogravure, lithography (offset), typography, flat plate and rotary printing.Little did he know how much all of this would come in handy while working his hobby to make it more pleasurable,interesting and educational. His passion for stamps expanded to include all Western Hemisphere stamps.
(Continued on Page 81)
New PNC3 Awards Chairman
Paul Bravell, PNC3 member 2015,has accepted the position of Awards Chairman for the PNC3 Club. Paul has been an avid stamp collector since his father, a printer by trade, introduced him to the world of stamp collecting in 1959, where he learned the 'virtues' of paper types and watermarks.He learned about various types of the
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PNC3 Contacts
2915A 10x10 PV/VP Plate Number 78777 Rarity
www.PNC .org3
Webmaster, Ron Maifeld
Elected Officers
Ron Maifeld, President Post Office Box 54622
Cincinnati, Ohio, 45254-0622 Email: [email protected]
513-231-4208
Tom McFarland, Vice President Post Office Box 756
Princeton Jct., NJ, 08550-0756 Email: [email protected]
609-275-6323
Dan Farrar, Secretary 3386 Excalibur Circle NW Canton, Ohio, 44708-1143 Email: [email protected]
330-477-6913
Harvey Wales, Treasurer 13 Birmingham Place
Vernon Hills, IL, 60061-2103 Email: [email protected]
847-367-2629
Frank Covey, Past President 16 Grandview Drive
Macomb, IL, 61455-9705 Email: [email protected]
309-837-5218
Andrew Jakes, At Large 2303 Horseshoe Court
Grayslake, IL, 60030-9327 Email: [email protected]
847-543-4487
Edward Wigger, At Large 1123 Baldwin Street
Mechanicsburg, PA, 17055-3935 717-697-0255
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Todd R. Uebele, Sr., Coil Line Editor 1667 Wolf Road
Iron Station, NC, 28080-9418 Email: [email protected]
704-735-5484
PNC3 Coil LineJournal of the Plate Number Coil Collectors Club
Published by: The PNC3 Club
ISSN: 1931-5112
Todd R. Uebele, Sr., Editor [email protected]
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Frank Covey, Electronic Distributor [email protected]
Advertising Rates
- - - - - A check or money order, made out to “PNC3” must accompany camera ready ad. Advertising copy must be submitted by the 1st of the previous month prior to the publication date. Please send all copy to Coil Line Editor, 1667 Wolf Road, Iron Station, North Carolina, 28080-1982. The Classified Ad rate is six cents a word per issue, with a minimum of $2.50 per individual ad. Two ads per year per member are available at no charge, with the above rates applying after that. Please submit to the editor by the 1st of the month, for the following month’s issue. All material, including articles submitted, will be edited and formatted for inclusion in Coil Line, and must be received by the 1st of the month prior to publication.
Coil Line reserves the right to edit copy as necessary.
Coil Line is published monthly, and as a member benefit is included with paid up membership of $12.00. Alternately, an electronic full color version of Coil Line is available worldwide, with PNC3 membership at $12.00. Foreign dues rates are: North America (Canada and Mexico) $17.00; Outside North America $22.00. First Class Mail delivery in the United States is available for an additional $3.00 yearly. Past issues of Coil Line are available at $2.50 per copy. Quantities are limited. All material copyright 2008. All rights reserved. Material in this publication may be copied or reproduced with acknowledgement to Coil Line. Opinions expressed by the authors and writers are their own, and do not necessarily reflect those of the editor, publisher, or the membership of the Plate Number Coil Collectors Club. All Correspondence, letters to the Editor, and advertising questions, should be sent to Coil Line 1667 Wolf Road, Iron Station, NC, 28080, email [email protected], or Phone 704-735-5484, 10:00 AM – 6: 00 PM Weekdays.
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Letters to the Editor
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In the January issue of Coil Line, on page 13, is an article about “Double Back Numbers,” with an example shown of the “Banner” stamp. This is a freak, or EFO, which really is not a double number at all. On the strip pictured, it appears to be a double number, but it really is a web or applicator shift. The coils alternate across the web with the counting numbers on the top and bottom. On that example the “Double number” is shown on the top of the stamp. Back numbers occur on both the upper part of the stamp and on the lower part of the stamp. In this case the top number showing should be on the lower part of the coil above it. Misalignment of either the web, or the spray head, result in two numbers on one stamp, with the coils above having no numbers at all.
Rudy de Mordaigle (#1830) Box 9 K-76471 430-103
Avenal, California 93204-0009
* * * I’m writing to say that “I don’t think so” about the “new constant plate variety” reported by Michael Mules in the March 2008 issue of Coil Line. Mike notes that – “On stamp #2, notice the more pronounced “Donut” shaped spot, just above the “t” in “First”, above right. For this reason, I am calling this the “Donut” CPV.” The “donut” shaped spot that Mike refers to is the result of some extraneous matter, usually on the printing plate, but occasionally on the transfer blanket. Most of the time, the donut effect is caused by a tiny fleck of dried ink that adheres to the printing plate and is not wiped off by the rubber cleaning blade. In the printing business, this donut effect is called a “hickey.” Generally the particle will dislodge itself in a few revolutions of the press cylinders, but now and then it has to be removed manually. I don’t believe that it can be called a constant plate variety because the cause is not in the plate, but on the surface of the plate. Ron Maifeld (#425)
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e May 1, 2007 issue of Coil Line (Pagee across an article by Rob Loeffler aboutking paper on the self adhesive coils. Hehat there are 3 types of the “B” backing. I additional that were not listed. They areatue of Liberty D1111, the 29¢ V111111and the 32¢ Christmas V1111. If anyould like pictures of these for their be happy to send them out.
Thomas Babb* * * Member #1588
udy de Mordaigle's letter in the Marchoil Line, he stated that "(He) thought wellenge the new USPS policy on notnew plate numbers when plates arey filing FOIA requests at every notedge." If I remember correctly, the reasonicy change was the perceived expense ofresources in answering the numerousests in the first place. Additional FOIAould possibly only make matters worse. o remind the USPS of the importance ofntion to their business model. Additionaln or a perceived negative image to thosen charge could prove to be much worse.
Michael MulesMember #1289
Coil Line Page 71 April 2008
By Ron Maifeld PNC3 2008 Elections
Since being mentioned in my column in the January issue of Coil Line, little has been said about this being an election year for PNC3 Club Officers.
All seven elective offices for the Executive Board are up for grabs, except that the Immediate Past President slot will not require a vote. This is your chance to ‘step up to the plate’ and help run the club. All of the current officers are eligible to run again this term, and I hope that they do, but it would be nice to see some competition.
The Executive Board consists of the President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, the Past President and two members at large.
If any member is interested in running for any of the offices in the Plate Number Coil Collectors Club, please make your desire known to the Nominations Committee chairman, Frank Covey by email at [email protected], or by mail at 16 Grandview Drive, Macomb, IL 61455. Frank’s phone number is 309-837-5218.
Below are pertinent excerpts from the Bylaws.
ARTICLE VII NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS
Section 1, Voting Officers and Members-at-Large shall be elected in even-numbered years by mail ballot prepared by the Ballot Committee prior to the Annual Meeting. Club Members in good standing shall be eligible to vote. Voting should be completed at least 30 days prior to the Annual Meeting. A plurality of all valid ballots cast shall be required for election to office. In the case of Members-at-Large, where two persons are to be elected, the two persons with the highest vote totals among all candidates are elected to the positions. In the case of a tie vote for any position, the election shall be decided by majority vote of the Executive Board then in office.
Section 2, Nominations Any individual member or life member in good standing may be nominated to a position on the Executive Board. Nominations may be proposed by either the Nominating Committee or by a petition signed by at least five members in good
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standing. A call for nominations will be issued by the Nominating Committee prior to the preparation of ballots, giving at least 30 days for response.
Section 3, Elections Ballots shall be forwarded to all members in good standing at least 30 days before ballots are due to be returned. A designated member of the Ballot Committee shall tally the returned ballots and its chairperson shall certify the results to the Secretary. Ballots shall be destroyed 90 days after the election due date unless a recount is requested within 30 days after publication of the results in the club journal, in which case the ballots will be destroyed 60 days after completion of the recount or as otherwise directed by the Executive Board.
ARTICLE V EXECUTIVE BOARD
Section 1, Members The Executive Board shall consist of the officers defined in article IV, the most recent Past President, and two Members-at-Large, elected at the same time, in the same manner, and for the same term as the officers. In the event of a vacancy, succession to the position of Member-at-Large shall be accomplished in the same manner as for officers.
Section 2, Authority The Executive Board shall be the governing body of the club and shall transact the business of the club. The Executive Board may veto any appointment of the President by majority vote.
Section 3, Meetings The Executive Board shall meet at least once a year, normally at a time and place near the Annual Meeting of the club. Business matters may also be conducted by telephone and "round robin" correspondence and mail ballot.
Section 4, Quorum A majority of Board members (present or represented by proxy) shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. Members may vote via a proxy given to another member of the Executive Board.
By Ron Maifeld The President’s Message
From The President. . . .Since last month’s column, some complaints have been brought to my attention about members reporting that they are not receiving their copies of Coil Line in a timely manner. Since we’ve switched our distribution to the west coast, a few members east of the Mississippi are reporting delays in delivery well past two weeks.
Normally, the time frame for receiving bulk mail is in the neighborhood of two weeks. Members who subscribe to the First Class Mail option have yet to report differences in the delivery schedule.
For the above reason I have decided to make an offer to current Bulk Mail recipients to upgrade their delivery option to First Class at a reduced rate of $3.00 for the remainder of this year. If you are experiencing delays, or you just want to upgrade to First Class Mail and take advantage of the $3.00 special for the rest of the year, please mail a check to Harvey Wales, Treasurer, 13 Birmingham Place, Vernon Hills, IL 60061-2103.
Before the next dues notice goes out in November, we plan to revisit the cost of printing and mailing Coil Line and adjust the price for First Class mailing accordingly.
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Even before the March issue of Coil Line “hit the streets,” we had a volunteer to take over the Awards and Exhibits committee. Paul Bravell, a relatively new member (#2015),
stepped forward and offered to take the responsibilities of that position. Paul can be reached by email at [email protected]. Please see the announcement on page 69. His photo and contact information have been added to our web site.
Just a few days before Paul volunteered, I received an email from Bill McMurray that he is going to exhibit Plate Number Coil material at StampShow in Hartford, Connecticut in August.
If anyone else is planning to exhibit PNC material, remember that the club will cover part of your expenses and that we offer awards to stamp shows that have PNC exhibits.
PNC3 – PNC3 – PNC3 – PNC3 – PNC3 – PNC3 – PNC3 – PNC3
The Annual PNC3 Executive Board meeting
and the General Membership meeting will be held during the APS StampShow in Hartford, Connecticut on August 14 - 17. Items for consideration at either of the meetings should be directed to the attention of the club Secretary, Dan Farrar. Email Dan at [email protected] or send him a letter at 3386 Excalibur Circle NW, Canton, Ohio 44708-1143.
We will have a booth at the show where we can gather and spotlight our club. We will have club publications and pins, the Beautiful Blooms ceremony programs, and other items for sale at the booth. If you plan to be at the show and can spare some time staffing the booth, we can use your help. Please contact me if you can help. Ron Maifeld
Coil Line Page 73 April 2008Advantages of Display Advertising in Coil Line
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KEY: (Roll Size) A -100, B - 500, C - 3000, D - 10000 * NEW NUMBER [xx] - NUMBER INTERVAL BK - BLOCK TAG EP - EMBEDDED PHOSPHOR NL – LINERLESS PM - PREPHOSPHORED, MOTTLED TAGGING PS - PREPHOSPHORED, SOLID TAGGING OA - OVERALL TAG SA - SELF ADHESIVE UT – UNTAGGED WA - WATER ACTIVATED
(10¢) LION (SA) #S11111 D [21] (UT) (SP) S#S22222 D [21] (UT) S #S33333 D [21] (UT) (SP) S#S44444 D [21] (UT) (SP) S#S55555 D [20] (UT) (SP) S#S66666 D [20] (UT) S #S77777 D [20] (UT) (SP) S
(10¢) LION (WA) (UT) #S11111 B, C [14]
(10¢) BANNER (SA) (UT) #S111 D [27] PP #V111 C, D [10] VP #V222 * C?, D? [?] VP
(25¢) DINER (WA) (UT) #S11111 D [14]
(25¢) DINER (SA) (UT) #11111 D [21] PV #22211 C, D [21] PV #22222 C, D [21] PV
A - AmB - BanG - GuM - 3M
(41¢)#P111 (41¢)#S111
(41¢)#V111
(41¢)#S111
(41¢)#V111Round
41¢ F#V111#V222
41¢ F#V111Round
41¢ F#P111
41¢ F#S111
41¢ O#S11
Coil L
PRINTER PLATE NUMBER PREFIX LETTERS
erican Bank Note P - Ashton Potter knote Corp. of America S - Sennett Security Prod.
ilford Gravure V - Avery-Dennison None - BEP
#33333 D [21] PV #44444 D [21] PV #55555 D [21] PV
(25¢) EAGLE (SA) (UT) #S1111111 D (2003) [20] S #S2222222 D [20] S #S3333333 D [20] S #S1111111 C (2005) [20] S
(25¢) EAGLE (WA) (UT) #S1111111 C [10]
FLAG (SA) (PS) 1 A [31] VP
FLAG (SA) (PM) 1 A [31] VP, PV
FLAG (SA) (OA) 1 A [11] VP, PV
FLAG (WA) (PS) 1 A, C, D [31]
FLAG (SA) (OA) 1 D [10] VP ed Corners
LAG (SA) (OA) 11 A [11] VP, PV 22 A [11] VP, PV
LAG (SA) (OA) 11 C, D [10] VP ed Corners
LAG (SA) (PS) 11 A [31] VP
LAG (SA) PS) 11 A [31] VP
FFICIAL (WA) (PS) 1 A [31]
ine P
Sennett’s SA Lion S55555 was printed with a different size cylinder than previous plate numbers. Consequently the plate number interval changed from 21 to 20. S55555 & higher have the 20 interval. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Ashton Potter’s SA Seacoast P2222 was die cut with two different mats. One is serpentine cut on all four sides while the other has serpentine cuts on the sides and straight cuts on top and bottom. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- In printing the SA Seacoast with cylinders P2222 through P9999 AP changed the cylinder size from that used to print P1111. Thus the plate number intervals changed from 22 to 27. P3333 through P9999 have a small date and color order of BCMY. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ It is our purpose with this new chart format to expand on the previous ‘Roll Size Chart’ and provide more data to help with identification. Your comments and suggestions are welcome. Please contact: [email protected]
Current Plate Numbers, Roll Sizes, Tagging & Die Cuts
Plate number intervals are shown in brackets following the plate number(s) and roll size(s), followed by die cut types on self-adhesive stamps (SA). PV = Peak/Valley VP = Valley/Peak PP = Peak/Peak S = Serpentine Die Cuts with no transition.Tagging is listed after the adhesive type, unless there are varieties.
1¢ LAMP (WA) (UT) #S11111 C [14]
3¢ STAR (WA) (UT) (PS) #S111 D [14]
3¢ SILVER COFFEE POT (WA) (UT) #S1111 D [14]
4¢ CHAIR (WA) (UT) #S1111 D [14]
5¢TOLEWARE (WA) (UT) #S1111111 D [14]
10¢ CLOCK (WA) (PS)#S1111 D [14]
17¢ SHEEP (SA) (PM) S11111111 A [31] VP
26¢ PANTHER (SA) (PM) S1111 A [31] VP
41¢ BLOOMS (SA) (OA) #P1111 A [30] VP #P2222 A [30] VP
(5¢) SEA COAST (SA) #B111 D [20] (UT) VP #P1111 D [22] (UT) S #P2222 C, D [27] (UT) S #P2222 D [27] (UT) (PS) S
#P3333 D [27] (UT) S #P4444 D [27] (UT) S #P5555 D [27] (UT) S #P6666 D [27] (UT) S #P7777 C, D [27] (UT) S #P8888 D [27] (UT) S #P9999 D [27] (UT) S #S1111 D [20] (UT) S
(5¢) SEA COAST (WA) (UT) #B111 B, D [10] #S1111 C [14] #S1111 D (Lum Ink) [14]
(10¢) ATLAS (SA) (UT) #B1111 D [20] VP, PV #V11111 D [10] VP #V11222 D [10] VP #V12111 D [10] VP #V12222 C, D [10] VP #V13222 ? [10] VP #V21111 D [10] VP #V21113 ? [10] VP #V21211 C, D [10] VP #V22111 D [10] VP #V22112 D [10] VP #V22211 C [10] VP #V22222 D [10] VP #V23113 D [10] VP #V32332 D [10] VP #V33332 D [10] VP #V33333 D [10] VP ? = Known used only
age 74 April 2008
By Todd R. Uebele, Sr. The Editor’s Message
mostly adhered to, with the exception of getting the files to the proof readers by the 10th, the target date for this mailing has been met. The following schedule is how it now stands for the May issue of Coil Line:
3/25 - Start preparing the next issue. 4/01 - Deadline for submission of Material. 7th - Complete Drafts, and review for obvious errors and make corrections. 10th - Mark files Proof and send to proofreaders. 12th - Returned from proofreaders, arrange pages and insert page numbers. 15th - Mark files as “Final” and send to printers. 20th - (On or about) Posting the electronic version. 25th - Mailed from Tualatin, Oregon 97062.
The 1st and the 25th are fixed dates, with the exception of letters to the editor, which will be accepted through the tenth.
Delivery Options
Standard Bulk mailing is the norm for the receiving of the printed version of Coil Line. Members have the option of requesting delivery of the electronic version in lieu of the Bulk mailing. The electronic version is in full color, while the printed version is in black and white, with the front cover printed in color. First class mailing of the printed version is available to members wanting faster delivery, for a nominal fee of $3.00 for the remainder of the year, to cover the additional postage costs.
Lead Time
The perceived time frame by the general public for receiving bulk mail, from the mailing zip code to the delivery zip code, is in the neighborhood of two weeks. However, with Coil Line, this is the exception rather than the rule. Coil Line received three complaints about late delivery for the January issue, two complaints for the February issue, and so far two complaints for the March issue. Members who subscribe to the First Class Mail option have yet to report delays in the delivery schedule. The staff of Coil Line has worked diligently to remedy extended delivery times, however, there will always be a few post office delays. Todd R. Uebele, Sr
From the editor . . . .
Nominations
On page 72 of this issue you will find a call for nominations, along with excerpts regarding elections from the PNC3 Bylaws. I urge that you look for qualified members who you feel would make good officers, and talk to them about running for the positions in the upcoming elections. For candidates selected by the nominating committee, I urge that they submit to Coil Line a short biographical sketch about themselves, along with a snapshot. I will publish them in Coil Line during the upcoming months. These should be one or two paragraphs about the individual, and not be written as an advertisement. Of course candidates are free to place ads in future issues regarding the elections.
Awards Chairman
With my appointment to Editor of Coil Line, came a large responsibility to fulfill this position in a responsible manner. My job as Awards Chairman was put on the back burner, so to speak, as a great deal of time was put into getting the journal published. It became necessary to pass on my other job to someone who could devote his time and energy carrying out the responsibilities of the above position. This was explained in last month’s issue. I spoke with several members who I felt could do the job. My good friend, and fellow PNC3 member, Paul Bravell graciously stepped up to the plate. Thank you Paul from all of us involved with the activities of PNC3.
Editor’s Schedule
As a follow up to my remarks in last month’s editor’s column, the following tentative monthly dates have been developed for scheduling the preparation of Coil Line. This schedule officially begins with the May issue of Coil Line, however, I did try to work it in for this month’s issue. This was
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Cover of the Month
“Hop Over” Flag with Misaligned Red Plate
Cover of The Month
"Nice (41¢) non-denominated Flag cover, showing a significant plate shift of the red ink, thus causing the red plate number “1” to “hop over” to the left, so that the plate number appears as "1V11 1” (See Inset). Normally, the plate number would show the "V1111" plate number with the red “1” as the 3rd number in the plate number sequence.
If you have a scarce, interesting, unusual, or out of the ordinary PNC Cover that you would like to share with Coil Line readers, please send it to; Rob Washburn, PO Box 840, Skowhegan, Maine, 044976. Please include your Name, Address, and Phone Number, for a prompt return of your cover. If you have scanning capabilities, you may prefer to email a scan to [email protected], with a CC to [email protected]. Please scan at 600 dpi on a jpg file.
Coil Line Page 76 April 2008
By Rob Washburn
Counterfeit (41¢) Flag Coil Stamp
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Lastly, although the Forever stamps are beincoil.
was lighter than normal. Under magnification, itcan easily be seen that the background is notprinted with tan ink like on a real stamp, but ismade up of cyan, magenta and black dots in a sea of mostly yellow dots. The die cutting has an angled separator similar to that used by Sennett,but the gauge is about 10 1/4 instead of the gaugeof 11 found on real Sennett coils, and the peak-to-
non-denominated flag stamp made it through the mail stream without receiving any cancel-lation, although part of the F of First-Class was scuffed off. The first thing that got the finder’s attention was that the tan background
valley distance is a bit too shallow. Also, while the 2007 year date is present at the bottom of the flag pole, the USPS microprinting that is found on real Sennett non-denominated (41¢) Flag coilstamps is absent from the top of the flag pole. Not only is it not present, but there is no indistinctfuzzy blob in that area (you would expect such a blob from a poor reproduction). Either they took the image from the Avery version of the non-denominated (41¢) Flag (which does not have microprinting), or they possibly found some preliminary USPS image that did not show the microprinting. The die cutter could have been onethat was made earlier (during the 39¢ rate for instance) using a Sennett stamp as the model, thusexplaining the combination of a Sennett-like diecut with a non-Sennett image. All in all, not thebest counterfeit.
Originally written by: Anon E. Mouse
First of all, there will not be any non-denominated 42¢ coils, as there will not be any non-denominated stamps at all. Second, the additionalounce rate is remaining at 17¢, so don’t expect a newadditional ounce design, although a reprint of the 17¢Bighorn can be anticipated, which may or may not showany differences from the original.
Formats for the new rate stamps have not beenannounced as of this writing (Feb. 28), but preliminaryartwork shown on the Virtual Stamp Club websiteshows two of them in a coil format. One is the 27¢postcard rate Tropical Fruits (5 designs - cut openpomegranate, kiwi, star fruit, papaya and guava againstrandom pastel background colors), with a possible re-
The 42¢ Rate Coils
g Iams and updated by Ron Maifeld
lease date of April 25. The other is the 42¢ Sunflower, which is due later in the year (just like the 41¢ Blooms were released after the 41¢ rate change).Just announced in the March 13th Postal Bulletin are the details for the 42¢ Flag 24/7 (4 designs - flag at sunrise, noon, sunset and night), which will be released April 18 and produced as a self-adhesive coil of 100 by three different printers. There are also self-adhesive coils of 3,000 and 10,000 by Avery and a water-activated coil of 3,000 from Sennett. They are pictured below.
One bit of news on the Flags of Our Nation coil stamps is that the Linn’s U.S. Stamps Program
alendar is listing them as being rom Sennett Security Products. till no word if they will carry a late number.
Lastly, although the orever stamps are being eleased with a 2008 year date, here still are no plans for a orever coil.
The Joys of Philatelic Fulfillment By Dan Kauffman.
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production number may go to an area where there are few collectors. Especially for used variants, thedenomination and postal rate covered by an issue may also create scarcity. One thing that may afford better opportunities to acquire those elusive numbers is for more people to do more communicating, and to do a heads up search. These sorters may locate a unique number in mixtures, but the mainstream items have generally “bit the dust,” so to speak, by the time they show up. We cannot always rely on professional dealers as a source of supplies to fill out albums. Although talented and knowledgeable about plate number sources, they may sometimes miss a bet or two. A final question to ponder is why it is that we do not know what plate numbers have actually been produced. Is it that printers are reluctant to divulge proprietary information, or is it a restriction imposed from above by the USPS? Why should it require a formal legal document to extract information that is neither sacred nor secret? AND why is there such hostility towards the release of such information? Armed with the plate numbers actually printed, searchers would be significantly aided in their hunt for said numbers, and missing numbers could be avoided. We would all be happier, right? Or would this take away from the pleasure of the chase?”
The PN Seers Dan Kauffman
The Joys of the Search One of the greatest collecting pleasures is ing a unique item, or a collection of similar regardless of form or format. The pride of plishment ranks high in the acquisition of ng regularly and avidly sought by many. a characteristic of organized philately and larly that of plate number collecting.
One would think that this would be a ely easy accomplishment in the world of With the era of full communication upon ognition of, and information on, any item rapidly spread throughout the fraternity.
ons and sources can be traced and objects procured. But such is not always the case. Often worthy sirable collectible items can’t be found or collectors are unaware of their existence e other collectors fail to pass the word about nds. One reason for this is that the finder may o reap a financial reward by quietly finding nal copies. The consequence is that the item caped wide notice goes undetected and thus es quite scarce and costly. But why should such items become scarce first place? While the number of copies y produced is one obvious reason, there are that are less obvious and equally relevant.
past coil plate numbers have exhibited a low ory and high purchase price, only to be later as stocks are exhausted and newer consumed. This happens as production
tes from plate to plate and processing on a happenstance schedule. We see proof ch with differing die cuts and mat ments. Not all rolls are processed at the
ime. esides a small production run, uneven ution may also create a scarce item. Not te number coils go in the same volume to ces, all the time. The result is that a low
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By Todd R. Uebele, Sr. Major Shift in PS5 Die Cut
2915A 10x10 PV/VP 88888 with die cut shifted down 2 Valleys on the left and 2 Peaks on the Right
Same as above, only with strip split through the straight section
Here are the two strips butted to show the PV/VP die cut as it should be, see left circle and right oval
Top Single Stamp
Bottom Cropped
This condition is caused when the die matmoves in an up or down direction beyond where the peaks and valleys begin. When the coils are cut with the slitter wheels, theoretically the stamps are cut in the exact center of the transition section. However, either the slitter wheel, or the web, shifts up or down slightly to cause the above effect. In rare cases, the shift is great enough to complete a space between peaks. This is the case with the above example (Top Picture). A shifted die cut this far towards the center of the stamp commands a high price premium—in this case the EFO is probably worth about $50 to $75. Obviously, the more extreme the shift, the higher the price premium will be. Thanks to Tom Babb and Frank Covey for sharing their experience and knowledge with me in the preparation of this article. Todd R. Uebele, Sr.
A picture of the above strip was submitted to me for identification by Tom Babb. It was a pretty decent scan; however the flat spots were unclear, and looked like torn perfs. He identified it as a 12x12, but it still looked funny. At first I thought that it was a 3133 linerless coil with the perfs missing, but the date was the wrong color (Blue). At this point I requested the original from him, which he immediately sent to me by snail mail. Upon receiving the original strip, I was able to immediately identify it as a “Shifted Die Cut.” There are several of these shifted die cuts in collectors hands; however, very few show the complete top and bottom shoulder on the side. What makes this strip unique is the fact that the shift is great enough to have 2 peaks above the cut line. The cropped corner, above right, clearly shows the shifted die cut.
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Right Edge of Marking at 1L
Left Edge of Marking at 1L
aracterized his right edge examples (which me from Al Haake) as having top back mbers. Middle back numbers are believed to me from either the top or bottom row, although this issue the back numbers are known to nder as evidenced by strips exhibiting double ck numbers. Subsequently, Eugene Liu reported that he s a strip that has markings at an entirely fferent location - on the peak tips on the right e of the numbered stamp. He didn’t detail the rkings, but he characterized the back number
cation as middle. More recently I received a strip with rkings in the same place as on Eugene’s strip. my strip the back number is centered about % of the way down from the top. What is teresting is that these markings on the right side the numbered stamp are in reverse order of the
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In the September 2007 Coil Line, Frank Covey reported on a plate strip of the Sennett version of the (10¢) Patriotic Banner that showed unusual markings on the tips of the die cut peaks on the right side of the stamp left of the numbered stamp, leading him to conclude that they were a “hinting of printing on the waste material between the stamps.” The markings were red, or gold, or white (the absence of printed ink) at the edge of a stripe of a different color (for example, a gold tip at the end of a red stripe). Since then, strips have shown up with similar markings on the tips of the die cut peaks on the left side of the numbered stamp. These are the peaks directly opposite of the peaks that had the markings on the strips mentioned above, but the markings are not identical - in this case some of them were in blue. Based on viewing scans of both provided by Frank (included with this article) and examples of the latter loaned to me by Michael Lipson, I can definitely state that these are the left and right edges of markings that are printed in the matrix between the stamps (what Frank called the waste material) and not seam lines as some have suggested, although Michael does have strips that have what appears to be a seam line on the left side of the 2R stamp (as shown in the March issue of Coil Line). The matrix markings show on these strips because the die cutting was off center (to the right in the first case and to the left in the second case) and well centered examples would not show the markings. It is not clear whether the markings seen in these two cases are from the two different edges of the same marking (that isn’t the same color across the width of the marking) on the same row of the web or if they might have come from different rows. What I can say is that Michael’s examples have back numbers centered about 40% of the way up from the bottom, while Frank
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(Continued from Page 80) at were found on the strips with the the left side of the numbered stamp. , the markings show because the die bit off center (which isn’t to say that all ips will show the markings as there may ngs on all rows on the web). If they had ter a bit in the other direction, would
een a set of peak tip markings on the left amp to the right? his initial report, Eugene had another trips and found a seam line at the right L stamp. Sure enough, I also found a
ine on my strip and in the same place. ene has come up with the very heory that these stamps might have been tete-beche. That would explain
Peak # Left Edge of 1L Right Edge of 1L Left Edge of LG 1 Red White White 2 Red White White 3 White White Gold 4 White White Gold 5 Gold White Red 6 Gold White Red 7 Gold Blue Blue 8 White Blue Blue 9 White Blue Blue 10 White Red White 11 White Red White 12 White Gold White 13 White Gold White 14 White White White 15 White White White
Peaks counted from top to bottom LG = line gap (precancel gap notation for perfs where Cottrell line used to be) 1L = one left (precancel gap notation for perfs one column left of the LG perfs)
He now enjoys going to stamp shows, seeing
fHP aa gairman. . . . . . . (Cont’d from Page 69) the years his interests changed, and he cus on just the United States. There he ializing in Coil Line Pairs and PNCs. panded his interests to include, BOB, eau Pre-Cancels and EFO's. Three years owed his interest to PNCs and the Flag specialty area, encompassing all areas including but not limited to PNC Strips.
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how those markings on the last reported ones switched from the left to the right side of the numbered stamp and reversed their order and how the seam line switched from 2R to 2L. I don’t know why they would print them tete-beche, but it would not be a first case for a modern US stamp. Are there markings in other locations or in
the same locations, but in different colors (from a different row on the web) which have not been reported yet? Exactly what these markings are for and
why they were printed between stamps instead of on the edge of the web where marginal markings are normally found is not known. Marginal markings are normally used for color registration, color density checking, guides for die cutting, or slicing.
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By Dan Kauffmanor Not to Be Soak . . . . .
is subject has been broached many rises again with the newer crop of s. Prior discussions evolved when aks caused the inks to crack and s curl the stamp, rendering them ctors. situation occurs today with s foisting themselves on unwary ectors. Before, most pressure (PSA) issues also incorporated a coating application to permit
oaks to release the subsequently ereby permitting a clean used copy
ow appears the releasing chemical ced or eliminated entirely.
plaints were voiced at a recent esulting in extended discussions on rrent issues and their preparations reatise will elaborate on some of s well as my personal experience in clean used copies for collecting. mp issues which are now produced tive adhesive (PSA), the possibility ifficulties rears its ugly head on ssue destined to be saved. the above mentioned meeting, and al experimentation, water soaking to “cut-the-mustard” anymore. iltrates the fibers of the paper, akening it, but still leaves the ched. In many cases, the adhesive
amp fibers, and continued attempts in the thinning of the entire stamp. oaks, warm or cold water, seem to ce. Some items show some signs is also seems contingent on the
tute, I use cigarette lighter fluid. are differences in producers. I nol the best product, compared ll such products are a petroleum
a), and carry with them small ual oil, in all probability to etention, and thereby reduce sonol appears to be the more
refined, leaving little or no evidence of residual effects, and is the most rapid evaporating.
Some other brands take longer to evaporate entirely, but all serve well. A product distributed from Ontario, California (made in Korea) released the adhesive but was tardy in evaporating quality, requiring an overnight airing to disappear and display the white paper of the original web. But don’t despair, it will go away and leave a spanking adhesive-free item. John Himes suggested a water bath after a cleaning with fluid. However, I feel this is not necessary. There is little difference in a stamp without a bath compared to a well washed and released glue job in a water soaked stamp.
The major problem encountered with the H2O soak is the potential thinning of the stamp paper. Oh well! There goes the glue – and half the stamp! See how nice and flimsy?
In using these products, select a clean dense surface. I use an album notebook binder with a plastic cover (the kind for title page insertion). Dab a few drops of fluid on the back of a clipped stamp. Let it sit momentarily as you reach for your stamp tongs. Catch the corner of the paper to be removed and roll it away from the stamp as it lies on the plastic cover. It may be necessary to hold the stamp down as you twist the tongs and roll the paper off once it’s started. You might need to add a drop of fluid to reluctant items.
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Saturday, April 26, 2008, from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM. It will be held at the Central Middle School, Plymouth, Michigan. This is the site for the Plymouth Stamp Show. President Ron Maifeld and Conrad Keydel will host this meeting, which will include time for showing of new finds, trading and selling.
Annual Membership Meeting
Saturday, August 16, 2008, at the Hartford Convention Center in downtown Hartford, Conn., during the American Philatelic Society StampShow. This is our official annual membership/business meeting. We will include time for showing of new and/or unusual finds, plus trading and selling.
A Board of Directors meeting, probably starting at 9 AM, will precede the membership meeting, and is open to all members.
Details about the room locations and times will be posted as we learn them from the APS.
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Names of applicants are published for members to review. Any member who questions the suitability of a prospective member should contact the chairperson of the Membership Committee, Robert E. Thompson, 12431 Golden Thistle, Houston, TX 77058-1225 with the objection. The committee will recommend for or against membership.
New Applicants: Ronald E Hunter (2070) 3186 Arden Ave San Bernardino, CA 92404 (909) 864-0253 (Day & Evening) [email protected] Cerel M Fritz Jr (2071) 524 W Second St Charlotte, MI 48813-2154 (517) 541-9764 (Day & Eve) Richard Noreillie (2072) 211 Robert Ave Rockford, Ill 61107-4536 (815) 399-8471 (Day & Evening) [email protected] James J O’Connell ILL (2073) 14492 Warren Street Westminster, CA 92683-5148 (714) 839-5818 (Day & Evening) [email protected] Robert S Kirich (2074) 3385 Mountain Man Road SW Deming, NM 88030 (575) 546-2910 (Day & Evening)
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Northwest Philatelic Library (2075) P.O Box 30623 Portland, OR 97294 (503) 252-3164 (Day & Evening) [email protected] James Gebhard (2076) 2406 Candlewick Dr Fort Wayne, IND 46804 (260) 312-8537 (Day & Evening) [email protected] Alan McLintock (2077) 21 Ladue Manor St Louis, MO 63124 (314) 418-3989 (Day) (314) 395-4340 (Evening) [email protected]
New Life Members: Jack Stiverson (1747L)
Reinstated: Kenneth Fleck (395) H James Sauer (577) Robert Hinkley (744) Bill Ross (1013) Donald E Roberts (1681) Michael Dwyer (1825) R C Rudy deMordaigle (1830) Wil Clarke (2021) G Blaine Cox (2040)
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Resignations: Charles Merrill (631) Donald Brown (1356) David Herkmen (1904)
Deceased: James Bramen Barstow, CA (former member) Gregory Gyuire (1646) Cleveland, OH
Address changes/corrections: Robert Kumpfer (1342) 710 Academy St Valparaiso, IN 46383 [email protected] Henry A Stevens (1777) (509) 737-1106 Reginald L Hofmaier (1996) 4005 Driftwood Circle Yukon, OK 73099 (405) 354-1342 Previous Membership Count 799 New Members 8 Reinstated 9 Resigned (3) Deceased (1) ___ New Membership Count 812
Change of Address:
Change of Address forms and membership applications are available from Daniel Farrar, Secretary, 3386 Excalibur Circle NW, Canton Ohio 44708-1143. Email: [email protected]. Both forms are also available on our web site at: www.PNC3.org.
Rental of the club mailing list is available upon request. A one-time usage fee of $50.00 includes preprinted labels. Contact Dan Farrar, Secretary - [email protected]
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