Metal superior stamp perforation perf gauge with slot unitrade. Dont use the original gauge file keep it as a master or reference file. We all know how difficult it can be to try to count the perforations of a. Thank you for visiting the international society of guatemala collectors web site. In case of the united states stamps, this is absolutely incorrect. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands.
The finest gauge ever used is perf 18 on stamps of singapore in the early 1950s, and the coarsest is perf 2, seen on the 1891 stamps of bhopal. Get the best deal for postal stamp perforation gauges from the largest online selection at. Asa result,the perforation holes some times touch the design even on wellcentered examples. Line up the stamp perforation holes with the gauge pins and this is the stamp. This approach, at least with this specific perforator, would closely match the hole properties of. Usually there are 12 or perforations that can be counted in the space of two centimeters. Users guide for scbs digital perforation gauge stamp collecting. 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.
It is also great for measuring multiples and stamps on cover. Collectors measure perforations using a tool called a perforation gauge. Finding that rare perf is much easier with ezperfs batch option. 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 the gauge. The scott linns multigauge is a perforation gauge, cancellation gauge, zerocenter ruler and millimeter ruler in one userfriendly instrument. Measuring each one individually can be tedious and difficult at best.
Tongs look like tweezers, but have a smooth gripping surface designed to handle stamps. A pdf of the entire march 2017 issue has been made accessible online to the public to serve as an example of what is. Performaster automates the measurement of perforations. Members may also download the isgc guatemala stamp album to print through the document library and participate in the. 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. Ezperf is a great new tool for the stamp collector. The isgc is a nonprofit organization and aps affiliate founded in 1948. When counting from the open end of the perforator, pins 10, 12, and 20 are too short to perforate the paper. 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. 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.
Line up the stamp perforation holes with the gauge pins and this is the stamp perforation size. Send me a message with your email if you want the file. 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. Two computer programs for measuring stamp perforations. You must scan your stamps at 600dpi as thats the size of the gauge. In this situation, the standard is to list the horizontal measurement first i. This gauge is designed to correctly measure all perforations. 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. Stamp collecting is easier and more fun when you have the.
Perforation gauges perforation gauges are another tool to help a stamp collector correctly identify hisher stamps. For the combination of resolution 1200 dpi and scale 500 %, 7 x 7 49 screens of 1024 x 768 pixels are necessary in order to see something useful. Perforation gauges are used to measure the perforation number of a stamp. If a stamp has 11 perforations in 2 cm, we say its perf 11. But wait, many stamps produced today have perforation sizes in decimal. Dynamic stamps obtain information from your computer and from the identity panel of the preferences dialog box, allowing you to indicate name, date, and time.
Stamp perforation gauges for sale shop with afterpay ebay. The first function of the program is to offer a perforation gauge. 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. 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. What makes this utility a bit different from existing alternatives is that besides being free it runs within your web browser. This perforation gauge has pins that are space evenly across a 2 cm area. 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. Ezperf the premiere stamp perforation measurement software for your stamps. 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.
Lets say you had 40 copies of a very common stamp, but there is a rare perf variety you are looking for. Ezperf will allow you to easily and accurately measure the perforations of your scanned stamp images. The perforation gauge was invented by dr jacques amable legrand of paris in 1866. One solution to this issue and a solution when exact measures are needed, is the digital option.
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. Copypaste the gauge into the stamp page and just move it around the screen to line up and read the perf count. Aguide to grading and expertizing united states stamps. A stamp with 10 holes in 2 centimeters is called a perf 10. Aside from the first perforatedissuesof185 71861, pse attempts to evaluate most of the remainingu. Buy stamp perforation gauges and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Mar 16, 2016 if a stamp has 11 perforations in this distance, it is defined as perf 11. Two computer programs that can measure stamp perforations. 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 earliest stamps did not have holes or perforations on them so that you could tear out the stamp before sticking them to the envelope. The fascinating world of perforation errors sandafayre. For example, if there are 11 perforation in the 2cm length then the perforation size is 11. Unisafe plastic unitrade postage stamp perforation clearvue gauge. Metal slotted stamp perforation perf gauge identify key issues by unisafe new. In addition, pins 12 and 142150 are missing entirely.
Scbs digital perforation gauge free utility the stamp forum tsf. The standard for describing perforation is the number of holes or the teeth or perfs of an individual stamp in a 2centimeter span. This simple device, measuring the number of holes in a line two centimetres long, is universally used to this day. It has various settings for perforations commonly believed to be the same. Used to determine the fractional perforation measurement of a stamp number of teeth or holes per two centimeters. Laminated card stamp perforation gauge guide double sided brand new freepost. 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. Measurements of stamp separation features by digital image. There are two types of perf gauges i a line type and ii spot type see tools and tips. Modern stamp perforations tend to range from 11 to 14. You require the adobe acrobat reader to print this file. I recently used the computer programs perfomaster 3000 and eperforationgauge to measure stamp perfs. But there may be times when you do not have access to your gauge or are in a pinch and need one. 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.
The full 50page pdf portable document format manual is in german. Not every combination of resolution and scale seems is useful. Free delivery and returns on ebay plus items for plus members. A place to discuss stamps and postal history with fellow collectors. Considering the size of a stamp, a magnifying glass is a great tool to help see the details of our stamps. The scott linns multi gauge is a perforation gauge, cancellation gauge, zerocenter ruler and millimeter ruler in one userfriendly instrument. Align the stamp such that the perforation on the extreme left is aligned with the 0.
It was recommended i start a new thread here for my perforation gauge so here goes. A quick glance will let you instantly see if any perf varieties are in your batch. The standard for measuring is the number of perforations found in 2 centimeters 20 mm. Free digital perforation gauge, measurement and centering tool. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Similar plotting of the perforation characteristics determined from sheets of stamps for the following u. 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. The combination of resolution 75 dpi and scale 50 % results in a too small area to measure perforations. Get the best deals on postal stamp perforation gauges when you shop the largest online selection at. You can download the reader from the adobe site download adobe acrobat reader if you do not have one already installed on your pc. Perfect gauge stamp perforation perf gauge unitrade uni.
The irishmen henry archer is considered to be the inventor of perforation. Stamporama began with 6 members in january 1996 with one idea trading duplicates among the members. The perforation gauge of a stamp specifies the number of perforation holes that appear in a twocentimeter span along its edge. 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. The perforator has holes for 150 pins which create a pattern measuring perf. We use a perforation gauge to measure the number of holes or teeth within two centimeters. Unitrade perforation gauge for sale at mystic stamp company. It also allows you to measure the distance between any two points on a scanned or photographed image. I finally own a stamp perforator the philosateleian. 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.
Many gauges are available to help you make this type of measurement. The perforations must match up all the way along the guide. Pdf file of the perforation gauge presentation from washington 2006. This is simple point and click type of tool, and the results it will provide are as accurate as the clicks you make. 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. How to measure perforations mystic stamp discovery center. If the particular stamp has perforations that do not match the marks on the guide, slide the stamp up or down the guide. It is recommended that hobbyists purchase a quality perforation gauge. This perf gauge i have designed has the advantage of being free. I was supposed to post the link directly to the pdf file. You apply a stamp to a pdf in much the same way you apply a rubber stamp to a paper document. The full 50 page pdf portable document format manual is in german. 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.
Then open up your scanned stamp image page and your perf gauge image. To measure your stamp, lay it on the center of your gauge. Every stamp collector needs a perforation gauge in their supply cabinet. You can choose from a list of predefined stamps, or you can create your own stamps.
Home international society of guatemala collectors. Unisafe metal unitrade postage stamp perforation gauge with slot. 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. Professionals like to use tongs because oil from ones skin can damage stamps. Stamps that are perforated on one pair of opposite sides and imperforate on the other have most often been produced in coils instead of sheets, but they can sometimes come from booklet panes. In ezperf due to the used condition of the stamp the perforation readings were skewed which required me to open the expert mode and adjust the measuring points which took about 3 minutes. Perforation definitions follow the french convention of measuring the average distance, in millimetres, between the centre of each hole on a stamp. These results compare very favorably with the average hole radius for the fake perforations in the 19 th century u. Aguide to grading and expertizing united states stamps anillustratedguideanddiscussion ofpsesgradingsystemandvariousissues pertainingtoexpertizingu. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. This slotted gauge measures stamp perforations from perf. States has had both the design and the perforations. There are several variations which all involve holding the stamp against a sliding scale and finding the place where the holes of.
Different perforations can greatly affect the value of a stamp. Move the stamp up or down till all the perforation lines coincide with the perforations of the stamp as shown below. Perforation gauges are another tool to help a stamp collector correctly identify hisher stamps. The scanned image is opened, then straightened, then markers are placed at either the perf tips or holes along one side, or all sides. Ezperf stamp perforation measurement software from softpro. In philatelic terminology, perforation gauge has two meanings. This useful aluminum perforation gauge is an instrument youll take pleasure in owning and using. The perforation gauge of a stamp specifies the number of perforation. So its a bit harder to use perforation gauges or rulers. This is useful for measuring stamps on cover or paper or which cannot be perfed using a standard perf gauge.
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