Stamporama began with 6 members in january 1996 with one idea trading duplicates among the members. Instanta perforation gauge it works the way it should and is easy to use. 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. The stamp analyser runs on the mac,pc, iphone and ipad. In philatelic terminology, perforation gauge has two meanings. What i like most about it is that, unlike many others, it is transparent and so it can be used on stamps separated from their backing or ones still on the backing paper. Stamp production process forum all topics about the technical aspects of stamp collecting such as printing methods, types of presses, paper, gum types, etc. As most of us get older, our eyesight and hand steadiness is not what it. 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. Perforation gauges are used to measure the perforation number of a stamp. Get the best deal for stamp perforation gauges from the largest online.
Correctly measuring perforations on stamps brixton chrome. Kenmore stamp companys guide to using a perforation gauge. Like a good pair of tweezerstongs, a sg instanta perforation gauge, and watermark fluid, are essentials for every collector desk. Perforation gauges archives coin and stamp supplies. One solution to this issue and a solution when exact measures are needed, is the digital option. Ezperf will allow you to easily and accurately measure the perforations of your scanned stamp images. Every person reading this should own a sg instanta perf gauge for. This stamp was printed by the american banknote company for the us postal service and perforated with varying measurements. It is also great for measuring multiples and stamps on cover. Okay, as for sg59a, gibbons states, in respect of the way they deal with perforation measurements though the instanta gauge measures to decimal accuracy, perforations read from it are generally quoted in the catalogue to the nearest half. Stamp perforation gauge apk download for android pep. To use you simply lay it down over the stamp and slide until you get one line directly over each of the stamp perforations, then read the number in the scale down the side which ranges from 10 18. Details about stanley gibbons instanta perforation gauge easy to use. Stanley gibbons instanta perforation gauge please see photos for instructions and examples of a 15 x 14 stamp with the perforation tips lining up on the 15 of the perf gauge 15 perfs and the other side lining up with the 14 on the perf gauge 14 perf stamp.
Metal slotted stamp perforation perf gauge identify key issues by unisafe new. Free digital perforation gauge, measurement and centering tool by dave parsons. Get the best deals on postal stamp perforation gauges when you. A device for measuring the number of perforations per 2 centimetre distance along the edge of a postage stamp perforation gauge. Most collectors are familiar with perforation gauges to measure the distance between stamp perforations. 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. The specialist gauge measures that the perforations are 1079. I sell dozens a year of the superb seethrough stanley gibbons instanta. On the ipad and iphone you can either take a photo of the stamp or select it from the photo library. That nsw 1d with near invisible perfs can be precisely measured to one tenth of a perf gauge.
Get the best deal for postal stamp perforation gauges from the largest online selection at. The article also explains the difference between line and comb perforations, and shows how to identify them. A stamp perforation gauge is an affordable devise that illustrates a range of perforations. Flat and thin edges, perfect for stamp collecting, collection book and collectors album. Stanley gibbons instanta perforation gauge easy to use. Stanley gibbons instanta transparent stamp perforation gauge guide metric inch. Perf size is defined as the number of holes or teeth within a length or width of 2 centimeters. Line up the first perforation on the stamp with the first mark at the left of the gauge and compare how the stamps perforations match up with. This perf gauge i have designed has the advantage of being free. Ezperf the premiere stamp perforation measurement software for your stamps. Shop ebay for great deals on postal stamp perforation gauges. From this small sample it can be said that perforation gauge 12 on the instanta gauge is 11. The stanley gibbons instanta peforation gauge is transparent and can be used to quickly and accurately measure loose stamps, mounted stamps, stamps on a cover, and unbroken sheets.
A helpful article that describes how to correctly measure a stamps perforations using an instanta type perforation gauge. 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. The stamp analyser user interface has been designed to be intuitive and simple. Download instruction sheet for the sonic imagery labs specialty perforation. The instanta perforation gauge is a vital piece of equipment, measuring perforations on stamps to one decimal point. Free digital perforation gauge, measurement and centering tool. T is the top perforation, r the right side, b the bottom and l the left side. So its a bit harder to use perforation gauges or rulers. On the mac and pc you simply drag and drop your stamp image into the stamp analyser.
Ezperf is a great new tool for the stamp collector. The scott multi gauge, for example, is accurate enough to measure perforations at least to the nearest tenth perf size. The description of stamp perforation gauge eperforationgauge is an app for measuring, from a picture, the perforation of a stamp that is placed on a black background. Ezperf stamp perforation measurement software from softpro. The printable perforation allow the collectors download and print the gauge for free, but before you print the file, please ensure your printer page scaling setting is either actual size or 100%, otherwise the perforation scale will not correct smaller or bigger. There are two types of perf gauges i a line type and ii spot type see tools and tips. Download stamp perforation gauge for pc free download stamp perforation gauge for. Stanley gibbons instanta perforation gauge hallmark stamps. It was recommended i start a new thread here for my perforation gauge so here goes. 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. Stamp perforation gauges for sale shop with afterpay ebay.
Stanley gibbons instanta transparent stamp perforation gauge. Perforation gauge sg instanta perforation gauge sg. The digital stamp perforation gauge gets to the point of measuring perforations to the smallest detail, giving perforation measurement in quarters. Free delivery and returns on ebay plus items for plus members. Stamp perforation gauge apk download latest version 1. Perforation gauge sg instanta great britain stamps have. 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. Two computer programs that can measure stamp perforations. The stamp is moved down the gauge until the perforations on the stamp visually match that on the gauge. To give you a clearer idea, with this electronic stamp perforation gauge, you can measure perforation with a precision of a hundredth of a unit of the stamps tooth eg. Stanley gibbons instanta perforation gauge accurate measure for.
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