Values are for mint examples, though as with Scott catalog values are best not taken too literally.
I don't have an answer for your second question.
Thanks smauggie for your response. It was as I figured, but wanted to make sure. I still have not found an answer for my second question. Any Plate Block collectors out there venture to take a guess or point me in the right direction for an answer?
Mel
Hello Mel
This doesn't answer your question but this SITE is handy for anyone curious about what US stamps go for at auctions
In this example 339 blocks of 6.
Go to the end of the page to get older prices or search for another #
Nelson, thanks for the information. My plate number is 4946, but since there were only 4 plates, I don't find that unusual. According to Durland, my plate number can only have imprint V. Durland indicates that Imprint V is the same as Type II. My problem is Type II indicates that the imprint measures 37mm X 3.2mm. My imprint measures 38 1/2mm X 2mm. I was just curious to see if I have an abnormality or I am reading it wrong. Plate blocks are just something new I have started to look at only because I have a jillion of them and unless I win the lottery have about finished my US collection.
Mel
If the resolution is correct this 339 block from a Siegel auction measures (averaged)
38.55mm X 2.05mm with the numbers 2.72mm
Nelson, looks like mine and the one from Siegel measure almost identical. My numbers are also 2.7mm. I am guessing you measured from arrow point to arrow point. I am going to have to learn how you doing that measuring thing. Is that part of the IrfanView program?
Thanks, Mel
Not sure this is in the right place, if not, will the moderators please move to correct place.
Questions:
Are the prices stated in the Durland Plate Number Catalog for mint or used blocks or what?
When trying to determine imprint style and measuring the length of the imprint, do you measure from the tip of the arrow heads? Example: Imprint II indicates 37 mm X 3.2 mm.
I have a Scott #339 plate block of 6 where the imprint measures 38 1/2 mm X 2 mm and the numbers are thin line and measure 2.7 mm high. Except for the imprint measurement, I would believe this to be imprint V.
Thanks for any help.
Mel
re: Durland Plate Number Catalog for US Blocks
Values are for mint examples, though as with Scott catalog values are best not taken too literally.
I don't have an answer for your second question.
re: Durland Plate Number Catalog for US Blocks
Thanks smauggie for your response. It was as I figured, but wanted to make sure. I still have not found an answer for my second question. Any Plate Block collectors out there venture to take a guess or point me in the right direction for an answer?
Mel
re: Durland Plate Number Catalog for US Blocks
Hello Mel
This doesn't answer your question but this SITE is handy for anyone curious about what US stamps go for at auctions
In this example 339 blocks of 6.
Go to the end of the page to get older prices or search for another #
re: Durland Plate Number Catalog for US Blocks
Nelson, thanks for the information. My plate number is 4946, but since there were only 4 plates, I don't find that unusual. According to Durland, my plate number can only have imprint V. Durland indicates that Imprint V is the same as Type II. My problem is Type II indicates that the imprint measures 37mm X 3.2mm. My imprint measures 38 1/2mm X 2mm. I was just curious to see if I have an abnormality or I am reading it wrong. Plate blocks are just something new I have started to look at only because I have a jillion of them and unless I win the lottery have about finished my US collection.
Mel
re: Durland Plate Number Catalog for US Blocks
If the resolution is correct this 339 block from a Siegel auction measures (averaged)
38.55mm X 2.05mm with the numbers 2.72mm
re: Durland Plate Number Catalog for US Blocks
Nelson, looks like mine and the one from Siegel measure almost identical. My numbers are also 2.7mm. I am guessing you measured from arrow point to arrow point. I am going to have to learn how you doing that measuring thing. Is that part of the IrfanView program?
Thanks, Mel