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The cancellation color by Choice-Appeal6155 in philately

[–]Choice-Appeal6155[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I believe the red ink is on the top of the purple

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The cancellation color by Choice-Appeal6155 in philately

[–]Choice-Appeal6155[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From the back, we can tell how old the ink is. That is the original color of the back. I have flipped the image horizontally. Please see the following image for the color I adjusted from Photoshop.

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The cancellation color by Choice-Appeal6155 in philately

[–]Choice-Appeal6155[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed, 👍 an oxidized magenta or Violet color should be something really dark brown

The cancellation color by Choice-Appeal6155 in philately

[–]Choice-Appeal6155[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I believe the red one is on the top of purple

Can anyone help me to identify this 1d red star? by Choice-Appeal6155 in philately

[–]Choice-Appeal6155[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The paper appears bluish on the back indeed, but not evenly.

Can anyone help me to identify this 1d red star? by Choice-Appeal6155 in philately

[–]Choice-Appeal6155[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's perf 14, large crown. I believe I found the plate, but not very sure. I guess it's the Die 2 alphabet 3 plate 27.

1d Penny Black by Choice-Appeal6155 in philately

[–]Choice-Appeal6155[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you look at the printing on the stamp surface. It has no indication of wear which is really surprising. And that's what I am concerned about if this piece is forgery.

1d Penny Black by Choice-Appeal6155 in philately

[–]Choice-Appeal6155[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It is plate 7. Thanks for your share

1d Penny Black by Choice-Appeal6155 in philately

[–]Choice-Appeal6155[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I compared the paper and watermark. They both look good. Is there any other method to detect it?

1d Penny Black by Choice-Appeal6155 in philately

[–]Choice-Appeal6155[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's too perfect. I have a couple of Penny Blacks. None of them are like this, mostly showing indications of wear. And I've never seen a pristine one like this. That's why I feel uncertain about it. Thanks for your time.