Perforation gauges are used to measure the perforation number of a stamp. This perf gauge i have designed has the advantage of being free. 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. The schermack private perforation gauge accurately reflects the vertical height of schermack type iii. 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. Many gauges are available to help you make this type of measurement.
I like to use a manilla envelope or a piece of cardboard. Dec 27, 1988 a perforation gauge with the dimensions according to another embodiment can fit comfortably in a jacket pocket, the measuring plate being sufficiently large in order to be able to locate current postage stamp perforations, with adequate spacing of the rows of perforation fingers, on the latter. Align the stamp such that the perforation on the extreme left is aligned with the 0. 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. It is recommended that hobbyists purchase a quality perforation gauge. Inthisway,superbcenteringisjustthat,andthereisno such thingasascottno. 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. Sometimes two stamps look alike and the only difference is the gauge of the perforations. We all know how difficult it can be to try to count the perforations of a. Free digital perforation gauge, measurement and centering tool. 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 need one. Unitrade perforation gauge for sale at mystic stamp company. A short tutorial on what scbs digital perforation gauge is, and how to measure stamps perforation accurately with it. Most collectors are familiar with perforation gauges to measure the distance. 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. Include the methods of printing, types of paper, perforation styles, and how. 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. 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. Get the best deals on postal stamp perforation gauges when you shop the largest online selection at.
Stamp perforation gauges for sale shop with afterpay ebay. 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. 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. The perforation gauge was invented by dr jacques amable legrand of paris in 1866. When counting from the open end of the perforator, pins 10, 12, and 20 are too short to perforate the paper. Perfomaster 3000 is a computer program that automates the measurement of stamp perforations. 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. We all know how difficult it can be to try to count the perforations of a stamp by hand. Clearvue perforation gauge clear plastic gauge measures stamps tp perfs. There are several variations which all involve holding the stamp against a sliding scale and finding the place where the holes of. This stamp was printed by the american banknote company for the us postal service and perforated with varying measurements. 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. Ezperf the premiere stamp perforation measurement software for your stamps. Free delivery and returns on ebay plus items for plus members.
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. 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. Stamp production process forum all topics about the technical aspects of stamp collecting such as printing methods, types of presses, paper, gum types, etc. The perforation gauge of a stamp specifies the number of perforation holes. Coin forum stamp forum unanswered topics general discussion philatelic calendar glossary what our members collect contact us advertise here scf partners please always start your ebay and amazon shopping with these links, it helps. It is also great for measuring multiples and stamps on cover. The full 50page pdf portable document format manual is in german. Laminated card stamp perforation gauge guide double sided brand new freepost. We use a perforation gauge to measure the number of holes or teeth within two centimeters. Aguide to grading and expertizing united states stamps. Unisafe plastic unitrade postage stamp perforation clearvue gauge. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. This perforation gauge has pins that are space evenly across a 2 cm area. Send me a message with your email if you want the file.
Often known as a perforation shift, a misperf relates to any inappropriate puncturing of a stamp sheet. Lets say you had 40 copies of a very common stamp, but there is a rare perf variety you are looking for. Metal superior stamp perforation perf gauge with slot unitrade unisafe. Free perforation stamp gauge full version, full download, premium download, licensed copy. Ezperf stamp perforation measurement software from softpro. Perforation definitions follow the french convention of measuring the average distance, in millimetres, between the centre of each hole on a stamp. Saves trying to manually shift the stamp behind the sg perforation gauge. Used to determine the fractional perforation measurement of a stamp number of teeth or holes per two centimeters.
It was recommended i start a new thread here for my perforation gauge so here goes. Most collectors are familiar with perforation gauges to measure the distance between stamp perforations. To measure your stamp, lay it on the center of your gauge. The scott multigauge, for example, is accurate enough to. The perforator has holes for 150 pins which create a pattern measuring perf. It has various settings for perforations commonly believed to be the same. Metal slotted stamp perforation perf gauge identify key issues by unisafe new. Move the stamp up or down till all the perforation lines coincide with the perforations of the stamp as shown below. Youll find new or used products in postal stamp perforation gauges on ebay. I finally own a stamp perforator the philosateleian.
Shop ebay for great deals on postal stamp perforation gauges. 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. The program eperforationgauge works like an onscreen perf gauge. The standard for measuring is the number of perforations found in 2 centimeters 20 mm.
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 stamp is gauge 11 and the sides are gauge 10 12. How to measure perforations mystic stamp discovery center. But there may be times when you do not have access to your gauge or are in a pinch and. One solution to this issue and a solution when exact measures are needed, is the digital option. 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. All download links are direct full download from publisher sites or their selected mirrors. Two computer programs that can measure stamp perforations. This gauge is designed to correctly measure all perforations.
Research and report on a famous stamp related personality or the history behind a particular stamp. Mar 16, 2016 perfomaster 3000 is a computer program that automates the measurement of stamp perforations. Unisafe metal unitrade postage stamp perforation gauge with slot. In case of the united states stamps, this is absolutely incorrect. The rare version of this stamp is perforated 12 by 12. This is useful for measuring stamps on cover or paper or which cannot be perfed using a standard perf gauge. Modern stamp perforations tend to range from 11 to 14. May 01, 2014 a stamp lined up on a perforation gauge. This useful aluminum perforation gauge is an instrument youll take pleasure in owning and using. 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.
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. Worlds leading stamp collecting discussion bulletin board. If a stamp has 11 perforations in 2 cm, we say its perf 11. Ezperf will allow you to easily and accurately measure the perforations of your scanned stamp images. Line up the stamp perforation holes with the gauge pins and this is the stamp. The scott linns multigauge 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. 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. In this situation, the standard is to list the horizontal measurement first i. Measuring each one individually can be tedious and difficult at best. This specialist perforation gauge was invented by richard kiusalas in the mid1960s. Perfect gauge stamp perforation perf gauge unitrade uni. Perforations are small rows of holes punched between stamps to make them easier to separate. Caused because the sheet is not properly aligned with the perforating equipment, it can result in the perforation holes disfiguring the design of a stamp.
For example, if there are 11 perforation in the 2cm length then the perforation size is 11. In addition, pins 12 and 142150 are missing entirely. If you have a metal gauge, it will automatically provide an even background. But wait, many stamps produced today have perforation sizes in decimal. 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.
Enjoy the rewarding hobby of stamp collecting on line with us and foreign postage stamps and supplies. Collectors measure perforations using a tool called a perforation gauge. The scott linns multi gauge is a perforation gauge, cancellation gauge, zerocenter ruler and millimeter ruler in one userfriendly instrument. Collectors can add notes to pages within the pdf with examples of varieties that they.
Ezperf is a great new tool for the stamp collector. This simple device, measuring the number of holes in a line two centimetres long, is universally used to this day. The 50th anniversary of the automobile, international automobile and motorcycle show in berlin. This guide is chronological and categorises the issues by perforation gauge 16. States has had both the design and the perforations. 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.
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