 |
||
|
||
 Scott #1902 |
|
|
Click on the above image sto see a larger view.
| Scott# 1902 | Plate # 2 (Block Tagging) |
| PNC ID | 1984-3 |
| Scott# 1902a | Plate # 2 (Untagged - Precanceled with two black lines and Blk. Rt. CAR-RT SORT) |
| PNC ID | 1984-4 |
| Series | Transportation |
| Issue Date & City | April 7, 1984, San Diego, California |
| Nationwide Sale | April 8, 1984 |
| To Press / Initial Quantity | March 1984 / 203,830,000 |
| Coil Sizes | (#1902) 500, (#1902a) 500, 3000 |
| Printer | Bureau of Engraving and Printing, Washington, DC. |
| Press | B Press (701) |
| Process | Intaglio |
| Plate Size & Interval | 936 (18 x 52) stamps per revolution / plate # every 52 stamps |
| Paper | Type II |
| Tagging Type | Untagged |
| Perf Gauge | 9.75 Vertically |
| Color (PMS) | Brown |
| Image size (w x h) | apx .71 x .82 in. |
| Overall Size (w x h) | apx. 0.87 x 0.96 in. / 22.1 x 24.4 mm |
| Year on Stamp | None |
| USPS Order Numbers | 0774 tagged rolls of 500, precancelled rolls P774, 0775 rolls of 3000 |
| Suggested collecting format | PS 5 (Originally PS 3) |
| Postal Bulletin Listing | 21448 03/08/84 |
| Earliest Known Use | April 7, 1984 |
| Note: | Precancel gaps exist in positions 7L, 11R, 12R. |
| Variety: |
A constant plate flaw exists at 15L. It is known as a "Blown Tire" and consists of a spray of ink on the rear tire. |