Course Description:
There are almost 200 varieties of the Washington-Franklin definitive series.
Investigate the different designs, perforations, printing methods and watermarks of the 1908-1922 series of U.S. definitives known as the Washington-Franklins. Learn to identify the different varieties found in this interesting and challenging series.
Session 1 (55 minute video)
§ History behind the W/F series
§ A Chronology of the series
§ The correct tools need when identifying
§ Steps for Identification - Denomination & Color
§ Steps for Identification - Design
Session 2 (1 hour and 19 minute video)
§ Steps for identifying stamps of the W/F series
- Perforations
- Printing - flat plate, rotary press, offset, coil waste, sheet waste, Shanghai overprints
Session 3 (1 hour and 11 minute video)
§ Identifying Types - 9 types of the 2-cent stamps and 4 types of the 3-cent stamps
Instructor: Guy Gasser
This three-session seminar was recorded during the 2021 Summer Seminar Online live, virtual learning event.