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. One solution to this issue and a solution when exact measures are needed, is the digital option. Perforation gauges are used to measure the perforation number of a stamp. The lid of the box can be used to detect watermarks by using chemically safe watermark fluid. In catalogs, the horizontal perforation gauge is listed first, then the vertical. Metal slotted stamp perforation perf gauge identify key issues by unisafe new. Ezperf stamp perforation measurement tutorial youtube.
There are several variations which all involve holding the stamp against a sliding scale and finding the place where the holes of the perforation line up with scale. Before we get to that however, its a good idea to understand what stamp perforations are. There are several variations which all involve holding the stamp against a sliding scale and finding the place where the holes of. I only ever use the edges unless i deal with stamps with perforation 7 or 16. Line up the stamp perforation holes with the gauge pins and this is the stamp perforation size. 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. 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. And even if i only used ezperf as a simple onscreen perforation gauge the ezperf tool linear gauge, i still think it would have been worth buying. Free digital perforation gauge, measurement and centering tool. It is a useful tool for the expertizer of united states stamps because it measures in tenths of an inch, and provides more precise measurements than the standard perforation gauges available to.
On the mac and pc you simply drag and drop your stamp image into the stamp analyser. Free digital perforation gauge, measurement and centering tool by dave parsons. Aguide to grading and expertizing united states stamps anillustratedguideanddiscussion ofpsesgradingsystemandvariousissues pertainingtoexpertizingu. Buy stamp perforation gauges and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Get the best deals on postal stamp perforation gauges when you shop the largest online selection at. The schermack private perforation gauge accurately reflects the vertical height of schermack type iii. It has various settings for perforations commonly believed to be the same. This perf gauge i have designed has the advantage of being free. The full 50page pdf portable document format manual is in german. Perf size is defined as the number of holes or teeth within a length or width of 2 centimeters. This stamp was printed by the american banknote company for the us postal service and perforated with varying measurements. One of the aspects of correctly identifying your stamps which requires a bit of skill is measuring perforations. Free delivery and returns on ebay plus items for plus members. Every collector needs a perforation gauge this useful aluminum perforation gauge is an instrument youll take pleasure in owning and using.
The measurement of a stamps perforations is described and listed as the number of perforation teeth or holes that are found within the space of two centimeters. States has had both the design and the perforations basically made in inches or fractions of an inch. If you have a metal gauge, it will automatically provide an even background. Stamp perforation gauges for sale shop with afterpay ebay. I like to use a manilla envelope or a piece of cardboard.
Ezperf has so much functionality that i feel the price is very reasonable. 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. To measure perforations, collectors use a tool called a perforation gauge. Collectors measure perforations using a tool called a perforation gauge. The use of advanced optoelectronic components give absolutely reliable. 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. The stamp analyser runs on the mac,pc, iphone and ipad. As most of us get older, our eyesight and hand steadiness is not what it. 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. Two computer programs that can measure stamp perforations. Each gauge is 30 mm long and many are in 14 increments.
This gauge is designed to correctly measure all perforations. Free digital perforation gauge, measurement and centering tool by dave parsons as most of us get older, our eyesight and hand steadiness is not what it used to be. I decided to check out my unitrade perforation gauge. But there may be times when you do not have access to your gauge or are in a pinch and need one. Get the best deal for postal stamp perforation gauges from the largest online selection at. This perforation gauge has pins that are space evenly across a 2 cm area. Scbs digital perforation gauge free utility the stamp.
Used to determine the fractional perforation measurement of a stamp number of teeth or holes per two centimeters. You can also download a pdf instruction sheet here. Perforation gauges perforation gauges are another tool to help a stamp collector correctly identify hisher stamps. There are two types of perf gauges i a line type and ii spot type see tools and tips.
But there may be times when you do not have access to your gauge or are in a pinch and. Ezperf stamp perforation measurement software from softpro. In philatelic terminology, perforation gauge has two meanings. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Please note that this gauge provides two sets of perforations. 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. Finding that rare perf is much easier with ezperfs batch option.
What makes this utility a bit different from existing alternatives is that besides being free it runs within your web browser. Aguide to grading and expertizing united states stamps. Move the stamp up or down till all the perforation lines coincide with the perforations of the stamp as shown below. The gauge now contains 12 precision mea suring devices beginning with a specialty perf gauge based on the kiusalas specialist gauge. And even if i only used ezperf as a simple onscreen perforation gauge the ezperf tool linear gauge, i still think it. So its a bit harder to use perforation gauges or rulers. The perforation gauge of a stamp specifies the number of perforation holes that appear in a twocentimeter span along its edge. The standard for measuring is the number of perforations found in 2 centimeters 20 mm. Most stamp catalogs included information about perforation measurement for every perforated stamp. The most important tool though without question is a perforation gauge. This specialist perforation gauge was invented by richard kiusalas in the mid1960s.
Hello, for the past few months ive been spending quite many late nightsearly mornings building up an multiplatform digital perforation gauge for my personal needs, and im happy to announce that version 1 is now out. How to measure perforations mystic stamp discovery center. Unitrade perforation gauge for sale at mystic stamp company. Most collectors are familiar with perforation gauges to measure the distance between stamp perforations. Precision perforation gauge from lindner for accurate readings. In this situation, the standard is to list the horizontal measurement first i. Measuring the size of the perforation is faster tan you ever imagined. Ezperf stamp perforation measurement tutorial to show how to measure stamp perforations. Since dozens of stamps differ mainly, or only, by perforation, you absolutely need a millimetresinches perforation gauge to be able to sort through your stamps correctly and efficiently.
Lets say you had 40 copies of a very common stamp, but there is a rare perf. Perforation gauges archives coin and stamp supplies. 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. Magnifiers and loupes stamp tongs stamp mount accessories stamp laboratory stamp drying supplies stamp perforation gauges stamp watermark detection ultraviolet lamps stamp color gauges. Every stamp collector needs a perforation gauge in their supply cabinet. We all know how difficult it can be to try to count the perforations of a. On the ipad and iphone you can either take a photo of the stamp or select it from the photo library. It is recommended that hobbyists purchase a quality perforation gauge. It is also great for measuring multiples and stamps on cover. Specialized perforation gauges february 1966 on pages 6061 the one cent 1921 perf.
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. Specialized multigauge is the essential tool for any collector interested in u. The stamp analyser user interface has been designed to be intuitive and simple. 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. Stanley gibbons instanta transparent stamp perforation gauge guide metric inch. But wait, many stamps produced today have perforation sizes in decimal. The scott linns multigauge is a perforation gauge, cancellation gauge, zerocenter ruler and millimeter ruler in one userfriendly instrument. 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. Align the stamp such that the perforation on the extreme left is aligned with the 0. A very handy stamp identification tool this perforation gauge for single stamps and stamps on covers or postcards, provides 28 different perforation measurements. Electronic stamp perforation gauge perfotronic 2 from. The scott multigauge, for example, is accurate enough to measure perforations at least to the nearest tenth perf size.
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