Help identify this stamp

[ChickasawStampMan]

This is my first try to put up an image with photobucket.

Could anyone help identify this US stamp?

Yes, it is a rough copy but I found it in a huge mixture of US stamps.

Thanks in advance.

PS. If I did this wrong, please advise.

[Admin Bear]

1st thing - you posted this with no problems,...

2nd i think you may have a Scott # 10 ... BUT i have a link that may be fun for you to explore... www.theswedishtiger.com/

[Butterfly]

Just peeked in my catalog....how about #26?
The added brownish shade is likely from age and exposure to sulfur in the air.

[ChickasawStampMan]

I'm confused by the double lines on the left and top sides of the stamp.
According to the book I have:
Type I has an outer frame line at top and bottom. Scott # 10, 11, 25, 41)
Type II: the outer frame line has been removed at top and bottom. And the side frame lines were recut so as to be continuous from the top to the bottom of the plate. (Scott # 26)
Type IIa: The side frame lines extended only to the bottom of the stamp design. (Scott #26a)

(Type I there is no mention of a double line on the sides.)

[khj]

There will be some confusion because Scott made some changes to the catalog numbers and type definitions about 5 years ago (I believe it was in 2009 edition). ChickasawStampMan, I think you are using the pre-2009 type definitions. So you may be confused by what you see on the online resources.

There are now 4 types:

Type I -- outer frame line on all 4 sides [same as old Type I]
Type II -- like Type I, but inner lines at sides recut [this is a NEW type definition for Scott]
Type III -- no outer frame lines at top and bottom, continuous side frame lines between stamps [old Type II definition]
Type IV -- like Type III, but side frame lines NOT continuous between stamps [old Type IIa definition]

Using the new/current definitions:

-- your stamp cannot be Types III-IV because you have frame lines at top/bottom
-- your stamp appears to have a recut line at left, so I assume it has also been recut at right (i.e., Type II)
-- assuming your perfs are legit, it would appear you have at Type II perforated, which would make it Scott US #25A

I don't have my 2013 US Specialized with me, but my 2010 has a VF used fault-free stamp at $550.

My non-expert opinion. Take it with several grains of salt (maybe a whole shaker full).

k

[khj]

Back home. My 2013 Scott US Specialized has the used price at $800.

[ChickasawStampMan]

WOW!!! 3920004554

Thanks khj!!! I appreciate the updated information.
And even though this stamp is in rough shape..... I have a keeper for my collection!

[khj]

Glad I could help. However, best to let krash or another US classic collector confirm, as I don't specialize in US classics.

[kacyds]

khj is correct. In 2009, Scott updated there type definitions for this issue. Looking at your stamp, I will confirm what khj has stated..... It looks like a Scott# 25A to me also.

Great find Chris!!!!

[cbavier]

Bear it can't be a 10 it has Perforations. It's either a 25,26 or 26a They are perforated 15 1/2
25 is type I
26 is type III and
26a is Type IV

Somebody else will have to describe the different types.

[khj]

Aug 9, 2014 15:05:17 GMT -5 cbavier said:

26a is Type IV

Somebody else will have to describe the different types.

Just to clarify, the old #26a has been renumbered as #26A along with the new Type number -- the difference in the "capital" is that the stamp now has major catalog number status as opposed to the previous minor catalog number designation.

The new Type definitions (I-IV) were already described in a post above, including a cross-reference to the old Type definitions.

If anybody needs a cross-reference for the old/new Scott numbers, let me know and I can type/post it.

[krash]

I apologize for not seeing this post sooner. I been in & out an awful lot lately but khj is an expert in his own right. The value of course is actually no where near that $500.00 dollar catalog mark. Probably close to $30.00 as a space-filler due to it's condition. Sadly this happens and a lot my own stamps I suppose some would call space-fillers but at the end of the day you made a great discovery that countless people have missed for well over 160+ years and for that I must salute you! Have a wonderful day!!