Stamporama Discussions: Spain w/double Print

Europe/Other : Spain w/double Print

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mbo1142

I thought I was wrong once, but I was mistaken.
06 Nov 2022
04:53:27pm
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The pictured stamps are a pair that has been double printed. The image is of Spain, Scott #244 ( I believe). However, #244 is perf 14, while the pair I have is imperf. The paper is very thin. I cannot find any information. Any help would be appreciated.

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1898

06 Nov 2022
06:06:17pm

re: Spain w/double Print

It appears to me the second print is inverted.

mbo1142

I thought I was wrong once, but I was mistaken.
06 Nov 2022
06:17:16pm
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re: Spain w/double Print

Yes, it is inverted. I am guessing that the sheet was fed in the presses twice, but in reverse the second time. Still trying to figure out the imperf vs perf.

DannyS

06 Nov 2022
07:11:39pm

re: Spain w/double Print

Printer's waste?

StampCollector

06 Nov 2022
07:20:19pm
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re: Spain w/double Print

Most likely.

colnect.com/en/collectors/collector/StampCollector1

1898

06 Nov 2022
08:07:45pm

re: Spain w/double Print

Is there anything on the reverse important to see?

mbo1142

I thought I was wrong once, but I was mistaken.
06 Nov 2022
09:45:23pm
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re: Spain w/double Print

Nothing on reverse. As I mentioned, the paper is thin. Thinner than a normal stamp would be. Almost reminds me of a wrapper.

1898

06 Nov 2022
10:14:43pm

re: Spain w/double Print

Have your measured the thickest of your example and an known perf. example? If so what are the results?

1898

06 Nov 2022
10:55:33pm

re: Spain w/double Print

Just for fun, I checked Ebay, currently there are 4 examples just like yours!

mbo1142

I thought I was wrong once, but I was mistaken.
07 Nov 2022
08:50:26am
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re: Spain w/double Print

Never thought to check Ebay. Just as DannyS and Stampcollector indicated, appears to be printer's waste. Ebay has one on sale for $99. Since I have a pair I will sell for $99 plus $30 shipping to cover Ebay fees. Rolling On The Floor Laughing Applause

Mel

PS: I also have a single I will give away to the first to respond via SOR message.

1898

07 Nov 2022
09:32:35am

re: Spain w/double Print

Good luck on selling it!

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mbo1142

I thought I was wrong once, but I was mistaken.
06 Nov 2022
04:53:27pm

Approvals

1898
06 Nov 2022
06:06:17pm

re: Spain w/double Print

It appears to me the second print is inverted.

mbo1142

I thought I was wrong once, but I was mistaken.
06 Nov 2022
06:17:16pm

Approvals

re: Spain w/double Print

Yes, it is inverted. I am guessing that the sheet was fed in the presses twice, but in reverse the second time. Still trying to figure out the imperf vs perf.

DannyS

06 Nov 2022
07:11:39pm

re: Spain w/double Print

Printer's waste?

StampCollector

06 Nov 2022
07:20:19pm

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re: Spain w/double Print

Most likely.

colnect.com/en/colle ...

1898
06 Nov 2022
08:07:45pm

re: Spain w/double Print

Is there anything on the reverse important to see?

mbo1142

I thought I was wrong once, but I was mistaken.
06 Nov 2022
09:45:23pm

Approvals

re: Spain w/double Print

Nothing on reverse. As I mentioned, the paper is thin. Thinner than a normal stamp would be. Almost reminds me of a wrapper.

1898
06 Nov 2022
10:14:43pm

re: Spain w/double Print

Have your measured the thickest of your example and an known perf. example? If so what are the results?

1898
06 Nov 2022
10:55:33pm

re: Spain w/double Print

Just for fun, I checked Ebay, currently there are 4 examples just like yours!

mbo1142

I thought I was wrong once, but I was mistaken.
07 Nov 2022
08:50:26am

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re: Spain w/double Print

1898
07 Nov 2022
09:32:35am

re: Spain w/double Print

Good luck on selling it!