Most collectors are familiar with perforation gauges to measure the distance between stamp perforations. Stamp perforation gauges for sale shop with afterpay ebay. To measure your stamp, lay it on the center of your gauge. There are several variations which all involve holding the stamp against a sliding scale and finding the place where the holes of. Perforation gauges perforation gauges are another tool to help a stamp collector correctly identify hisher stamps. Align the stamp such that the perforation on the extreme left is aligned with the 0. Understanding the listings scott standard postage stamp catalogue. I finally own a stamp perforator the philosateleian.
Lets say you had 40 copies of a very common stamp, but there is a rare perf variety you are looking for. The measurement of a stamp s perforations is described and listed as the number of perforation teeth or holes that are found within the space of two centimeters. The scott multigauge, for example, is accurate enough to. Perforation gauges are used to measure the perforation number of a stamp. The perforation gauge of a stamp specifies the number of perforation. 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. Unisafe metal unitrade postage stamp perforation gauge with slot. Ezperf the premiere stamp perforation measurement software for your stamps. Move the stamp up or down till all the perforation lines coincide with the perforations of the stamp as shown below. Free delivery and returns on ebay plus items for plus members. In this situation, the standard is to list the horizontal measurement first i.
Mar 16, 2016 perfomaster 3000 is a computer program that automates the measurement of stamp perforations. Stanley gibbons instanta transparent stamp perforation gauge guide metric inch 5 out of 5 stars 1 product rating 1 product ratings stanley gibbons instanta transparent stamp. 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.
This simple device, measuring the number of holes in a line two centimetres long, is universally used to this day. It is also great for measuring multiples and stamps on cover. Usually there are 12 or perforations that can be counted in the space of two centimeters. So its a bit harder to use perforation gauges or rulers. In germany the safelistprice is 265 i looked around a little bit and found an offer for 214. We have members from 8 to 87, whose interests cover the entire range of stamps and stamp collecting, from cancellations to back of the book. Get the best deals on postal stamp perforation gauges when you shop the largest online selection at. Evolution of british stamp perforation 1840 to 1880 great. 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 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. This perf gauge i have designed has the advantage of being free. This is useful for measuring stamps on cover or paper or which cannot be perfed using a standard perf gauge. Kenmore stamp companys guide to using a perforation gauge.
Introduction this unique exhibit results directly from the original research for my book 1 recognised as the standard work on the subject and my other published work 2, including major contributions to the specialised catalogue 3. The scott linns multigauge is a perforation gauge, cancellation gauge, zerocenter ruler and millimeter ruler in one userfriendly instrument. Line up the first perforation on the stamp with the first mark at the left of the gauge and compare how the stamp s perforations match up with. I created a file, i created a stamp, i stamped the document, then flattened it, and then saved it. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. But there may be times when you do not have access to your gauge or are in a pinch and need one. Combining soundness and centering, this is the finest example. The program eperforationgauge works like an onscreen perf gauge.
Aguide to grading and expertizing united states stamps anillustratedguideanddiscussion ofpsesgradingsystemandvariousissues pertainingtoexpertizingu. But wait, many stamps produced today have perforation sizes in decimal. A place to discuss stamps and postal history with fellow collectors. Line up the stamp perforation holes with the gauge pins and this is the stamp perforation size. Unitrade perforation gauge for sale at mystic stamp company. This useful aluminum perforation gauge is an instrument youll take pleasure in owning and using. Unisafe plastic unitrade postage stamp perforation clearvue gauge.
Get the best deal for postal stamp perforation gauges from the largest online selection at. The stamp is moved down the gauge until the perforations on the stamp visually match that on the gauge. 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. May 01, 2014 a stamp lined up on a perforation gauge. Today stamporama has over 2200 members from 49 us states, 9 provinces and territories of canada, 6 states of australia and 66 total countries worldwide. Sometimes two stamps look alike and the only difference is the gauge of the perforations. I like to use a manilla envelope or a piece of cardboard. 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 perforations of your stamp. Slide the stamp up or down until the perforations on the stamp line up with the pattern on the gauge all the way down the length of the stamp.
Line up the first perforation on the stamp with the first mark at the left of the gauge and compare how the stamps perforations match up with. This concept of combining soundness and centering is the heart of the. If a stamp has 11 perforations in 2 cm, we say its perf 11. It has various settings for perforations commonly believed to be the same. Most stamp catalogs included information about perforation measurement for every perforated stamp. Metal superior stamp perforation perf gauge with slot unitrade. Some coil stamps were perforated at gauge 812 between 1910 and 1914 and there are. We all know how difficult it can be to try to count the perforations of a. I then decided to measure the perforation of one particular stamp 10 times in a row, in order to see how well i was able to duplicate measurements using your digital gauge. For example, if there are 11 perforation in the 2cm length then the perforation size is 11. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. May 09, 2008 kenmore stamp companys guide to using a perforation gauge.
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. One solution to this issue and a solution when exact measures are needed, is the digital option. The scott multi gauge, for example, is accurate enough to. But there may be times when you do not have access to your gauge or are in a pinch and.
When i open the pdf document, in either adobe reader 9 or adobe 9 you can still right click the graphic and get the option to save it. Measure distance, angle, perimeter and area in pdf plans or technical drawings. The focus of that effort was finding a way to measure inconsistencies in hole. Line up the stamp perforation holes with the gauge pins and this is the stamp. Modern stamp perforations tend to range from 11 to 14. As the size of the perforation often gives us a hint to the date when the stamps was released, it is necessary to measure them and describe them by a gauge number. Lighthouse plastic stamp perforation gauge guide measure double sided. Free digital perforation gauge, measurement and centering tool. This perforation gauge has pins that are space evenly across a 2 cm area. Splitting pdf documents by stamp annotations with autosplit pro plugin for.
Perforation gauges are another tool to help a stamp collector correctly identify hisher stamps. A simple perforation gauge is sufficient for me,priced less than 1. A short tutorial on what scbs digital perforation gauge is, and how to measure stamps perforation accurately with it. Stanley gibbons instanta transparent stamp perforation gauge guide metric inch 5 out of 5 stars 1 product rating 1 product ratings stanley gibbons instanta transparent stamp perforation gauge guide metric inch. Metal slotted stamp perforation perf gauge identify key issues by unisafe new. Similar plotting of the perforation characteristics determined from sheets of stamps for the following u. These basic data categories include perforation gauge measure. Measurements of stamp separation features by digital image. Use these predefined stamps to stamp the current date onto your pdfs. 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. The perforator has holes for 150 pins which create a pattern measuring perf. Ezperf is a great new tool for the stamp collector. It is recommended that hobbyists purchase a quality perforation gauge. The perforation gauge of a stamp specifies the number of perforation holes that appear in a twocentimeter span along its edge.
The perforation gauge was invented by dr jacques amable legrand of paris in 1866. There are two types of perf gauges i a line type and ii spot type see tools and tips. 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. Metal superior stamp perforation perf gauge with slot unitrade unisafe. Collectors measure perforations using a tool called a perforation gauge. Ezperf stamp perforation measurement software from softpro. Aguide to grading and expertizing united states stamps. Two computer programs that can measure stamp perforations. In philatelic terminology, perforation gauge has two meanings. 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. Every stamp collector needs a perforation gauge in their supply cabinet. Mardon assured the post office that it was able to produce the first stamp to the desired quality. Perfomaster 3000 is a computer program that automates the measurement of stamp perforations. This work has transformed our understanding of the pioneering perforating activities of the inland revenue ir stamping department and made it possible, for.
Perforations are small rows of holes punched between stamps to make them easier to separate. We use a perforation gauge to measure the number of holes or teeth within two centimeters. How to measure perforations mystic stamp discovery center. In addition, pins 12 and 142150 are missing entirely. The best approach is to use pdf stamp annotations to categorize pages in pdf.
Pse 509002 grading guide professional stamp experts. Many gauges are available to help you make this type of measurement. 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. 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. Lets say you had 40 copies of a very common stamp, but there is. Finding that rare perf is much easier with ezperfs batch option. The 150 year history of stamp perforation is revealed by analyzing entire sheets of. The scott linns multi gauge is a perforation gauge, cancellation gauge, zerocenter ruler and millimeter ruler in one userfriendly instrument. Hello molokai, i am familiar with perfomaster 3000, eperforationgauge and scbs digital perforation gauge, to be quite honest i find them all too slow to use. It also allows you to measure the distance between any two points on a scanned or photographed image. Stamporama began with 6 members in january 1996 with one idea trading duplicates among the members. If you have a metal gauge, it will automatically provide an even background. Ezperf will allow you to easily and accurately measure the perforations of your scanned stamp images.