This section normally includes the date of issue, method of printing, perforation, watermark and, sometimes, some additional information of note. Print a document on white paper with a black box in the center of the document where, if the stamp would be placed on, leaves some margin between the. Move the perforation gauge over the stamp to find the exact perforation or use the possibility of the program to automatically measure the perforation of one side or the perforations of two sides. Move the perforation gauge over the stamp to find the. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. This perf gauge i have designed has the advantage of being free. Move the stamp up or down till all the perforation lines coincide with the perforations of the stamp as shown below. And as such it should function on any operating system windows, linux, mac and any device pc, laptop, tablet, mobile as long as you use a recent browser preferrably chrome or firefox, but should work also on internet explorer and microsoft edge and remember to. Research and report on a famous stamprelated personality or the history behind a particular stamp. By simply scanning in your stamp, ezgrader will be able to determine the centering of your stamp and assign a grade to it such as f, vf, xf and it can also measure the.
Plasticsealed perforation gauge from lighthouseleuchtturm. It was recommended i start a new thread here for my perforation gauge so here goes. Line up the stamp perforation holes with the gauge pins and this is the stamp. Us8717554b2 photoelectric meter for stamps perforations. It is also great for measuring multiples and stamps on cover. Align the stamp such that the perforation on the extreme left is aligned with the 0. Ezperf the premiere stamp perforation measurement software for your stamps. I will send you the pdf which should be printed at the highest.
We use a perforation gauge to measure the number of holes or teeth within two centimeters. Stamp collecting blog is the premiere source of philatelic information for all stamp collectors, philatelists and postage stamp lovers worldwide. This stamp was printed by the american banknote company for the. Many gauges are available to help you make this type of measurement. Saves trying to manually shift the stamp behind the sg perforation gauge. Download stamp perforation gauge for pc free download stamp perforation gauge for. In ezperf due to the used condition of the stamp the perforation readings were skewed which required me to open the expert mode and. Collectors measure perforations using a tool called a perforation gauge. In this situation, the standard is to list the horizontal measurement first i. Providing highquality supplies for the world of numismatics and philatelics. Perforation gauges perforation gauges are another tool to help a stamp collector correctly identify hisher stamps.
Metal slotted stamp perforation perf gauge identify key issues by unisafe new. The standard for measuring is the number of perforations found in 2 centimeters 20 mm. A short tutorial on what scbs digital perforation gauge is, and how to measure stamps perforation accurately with it. Two computer programs that can measure stamp perforations. There are two convenient scales one in the center for gauging loose stamps, the other around the edges for gauging stamps already mounted in your album. There are two types of perf gauges i a line type and ii spot type see tools and tips. I like this tool because it works mathematically, asking the user to select points on the actual perforations, and does the math. How to measure perforations mystic stamp discovery center. Ezperf will allow you to easily and accurately measure the perforations of your. Unitrade perforation gauge for sale at mystic stamp company. What makes this utility a bit different from existing alternatives is that besides being free it runs within your web browser. A measuring plate 10 supports successive rows of perforation fingers 24ik on its upper side, the spacing and diameter of which respectively correspond to the perforations of a postage stamp. Perfomaster 3000 is a computer program that automates the measurement of stamp perforations.
Ezperf will allow you to easily and accurately measure the perforations of your scanned stamp images. Stamp analyser accurately grade and measure stamp perforations the stamp analyser digitally measures the stamp perforations, the stamp frame and the. Ezperf stamp perforation measurement software from softpro. Specialty perforation gauge, bureau issues is used to determine the perforation measurement of a stamp number of teeth or holes per two centimeters our gauge is a variation based on the richard. Free digital perforation gauge, measurement and centering tool. Home international society of guatemala collectors. Stamp collecting blog a collectors philatelic odyssey in. In philatelic terminology, perforation gauge has two meanings. Scbs digital perforation gauge free utility the stamp. But there may be times when you do not have access to your gauge or are in a pinch and need one. Since dozens of stamps differ mainly, or only, by perforation, you absolutely need a. Ezperf is a great new tool for the stamp collector. Perforations are small rows of holes punched between stamps to make them easier to separate. This stamp was printed by the american banknote company for the us postal service and perforated with varying measurements.
Scb caters over 500 articles, thousand of collector opinions, stamp exchanges and much more. Basic information about a stamp or set introducing each stamp issue is a small section usually a line listing of basic information about a stamp or set. The stamp analyser digitally measures the stamp perforations, the stamp frame and the balance among the four margins to determine the centering grade of the stamp. This simple device, measuring the number of holes in a line two centimetres long, is universally used to this day. Thank you for visiting the international society of guatemala collectors web site. Modern stamp perforations tend to range from 11 to 14. Perforations or perfs in a stamp was an innovation introduced in 1854 to allow postage stamps to be easily separated and removed for use, rather than individually cutting. Send me a message with your email if you want the file.
Research and report on a famous stamp related personality or the history behind a particular stamp. Perforations or perfs in a stamp was an innovation introduced in 1854 to allow postage stamps to be easily separated and removed for use, rather than individually cutting them by hand from imperforate sheets. The perforation gauge of a stamp specifies the number of perforation holes that appear in a two. Perforation gauges are used to measure the perforation number of a stamp. My only problem is making sure the scan of the stamp and the gauge are properly aligned with. I like to use a manilla envelope or a piece of cardboard. If you have a metal gauge, it will automatically provide an even background. Finding that rare perf is much easier with ezperfs batch. Perforation gauge for postage stamps comprising a measuring plate 10 which supports an elongated, rectangular panel 20 filled with a plurality of parallel rows 22i of elongated perforation fingers 24ik, the spacing of the perforation fingers within one row being constant and the transverse dimension of the perforation fingers being coordinated with this spacing, while the.
Laminated card stamp perforation gauge guide double. It also allows you to measure the distance between any two points on a scanned or photographed image. Perforation gauge for postage stamps comprising a measuring plate 10 which supports an elongated, rectangular panel 20 filled with a plurality of parallel rows 22i of elongated. This perforation gauge has pins that are space evenly across a 2 cm area.
Its subsequent worldwide adoption is testimony to the global importance of the subject, and therefore of this exhibit. The plasticsealed perforation gauge has a range from 7 to 16 australia post will endeavour to dispatch all orders within 12 working days of receiving the order and endeavour to deliver all orders within 37 business days from receipt of order. The finest gauge ever used is 18 on stamps of the malay states in the early 1950s, and the coarsest is 2, seen on the 1891 stamps of bhopal. Based in canada, we carry the latest products and have a great canadian customer service team, so. Evolution of british stamp perforation 1840 to 1880 great. If you dont download the manual, you can read it from the.
The scott linns multigauge is a perforation gauge, cancellation gauge, zerocenter ruler and millimeter ruler in one userfriendly instrument. Perforation measurements are expressed as one number say, 11, indicating all sides of the stamp are gauge 11, or in two numbers say, 11 x 10 12, indicating that the top and bottom of. The perforation gauge of a stamp specifies the number of perforation holes. Get the best deals on postal stamp perforation gauges when you shop the largest online selection at. Sometimes two stamps look alike and the only difference is the gauge of the perforations.
It has various settings for perforations commonly believed to be the same. This useful aluminum perforation gauge is an instrument youll take pleasure in owning and using. The program eperforationgauge works like an onscreen perf gauge. Line up the stamp perforation holes with the gauge pins and this is the stamp perforation size. The only way to know for sure which variety you have is to use a perforation gauge, which can be bought at a local stamp store or online. Perforation gauges archives coin and stamp supplies. One solution to this issue and a solution when exact measures are needed, is the digital option. My only problem is making sure the scan of the stamp and the gauge are properly aligned with the horizontal axis something that can be done with a software that glen mentioned sometime back but which i have not tried yet. Specialty perforation gauge, bureau issues is used to determine the perforation measurement of a stamp number of teeth or holes per two centimeters our gauge is a variation based on the richard kiusalas specialty gauge produced in the mid 1960s.
Clearvue perforation gauge clear plastic gauge measures stamps tp perfs. Importance stamp perforation was invented, proved, nurtured and developed as an integral part of stamp production in great britain. The perforation gauge of a stamp specifies the number of perforation holes that appear in a twocentimeter span along its edge. Lets say you had 40 copies of a very common stamp, but there is a rare perf variety you are looking for. The isgc is a nonprofit organization and aps affiliate founded in 1948. Booklet panes of four were made from sheets intended for coils bd3, from the top and bottom rows of counter sheets bd6, bd7, and from sheets of 216 designed for e stamp.
The rare version of this stamp is perforated 12 by 12. It is recommended that hobbyists purchase a quality perforation gauge. Include the methods of printing, types of paper, perforation styles, and how. The perforation gauge was invented by dr jacques amable legrand of paris in 1866. Stamp production process forum all topics about the technical aspects of stamp collecting such as printing methods, types of presses, paper, gum types, etc. A perforation gauge is a tool that measures the number of perforation holes on the edge of a stamp, that is, the number of holes in a two centimeter length.
A simple perforation gauge is sufficient for me,priced less than 1. Mar 16, 2016 perfomaster 3000 is a computer program that automates the measurement of stamp perforations. Stamp perforation gauges for sale shop with afterpay ebay. Perforation gauge for postage stamps comprising a measuring plate 10 which supports an elongated, rectangular panel 20 filled with a plurality of parallel rows 22i of elongated perforation fingers 24ik, the spacing of the perforation fingers within one row being constant and the transverse dimension of the perforation fingers being coordinated with this spacing, while the spacing.
This is useful for measuring stamps on cover or paper or which cannot be perfed using a standard perf gauge. Free delivery and returns on ebay plus items for plus members. Most collectors are familiar with perforation gauges to measure the distance between stamp perforations. Measuring each one individually can be tedious and difficult at best. The scott multi gauge, for example, is accurate enough to. The scott linns multi gauge is a perforation gauge, cancellation gauge, zerocenter ruler and millimeter ruler in one userfriendly instrument. Download stamp perforation gauge for pc free download stamp perforation gauge for pcmacwindows 7,8,10, nokia, blackberry, xiaomi, huawei, oppo free download stamp perforation gauge android app, install android apk app for pc, download free android apk files at. Australia post will endeavour to dispatch all orders within 12 working days of. So its a bit harder to use perforation gauges or rulers. If a stamp has 11 perforations in 2 cm, we say its perf 11. The world collector project is an attempt by a stamp collector to pull together as much stamp data as possible coupled with the tools used by a collector in a digital form, and to make these available to all collectors at no cost.
It is not practical to offer 24 gb of images with the demo would take much too long to. May 01, 2014 a stamp lined up on a perforation gauge. The description of stamp perforation gauge eperforationgauge is an app for measuring, from a picture, the perforation of a stamp that is placed on a black background. Aguide to grading and expertizing united states stamps. For example, if there are 11 perforation in the 2cm length then the perforation size is 11. Move the perforation gauge over the stamp to find the exact perforation or use the possibility of the.
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