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| Scott# CV 31 | Plate # 1 - Type I |
| Scott# CV 31a | Plate # 1 - Type I |
| Scott# CV 31b | Plate # 1 - Type II - November 1994 |
| Scott# CV 31c | Plate # 1 - Type II |
| Series | Computer Vended |
| Issue Date & City | August 20, 1992, Oklahoma City, OK |
| Nationwide Sale | August 21, 1992 |
| Designer | Richard Sheaff, Needham Heights, VA |
| Art Director | Joe Brockert (USPS) |
| Engravers | Gary Chaconas (BEP) - Vignette, Denis Brown (BEP) - Lettering |
| To Press / Quantity | Early 1992 / Initial Order 3,840,000 |
| Coil Size | 3000 |
| Printer | Bureau of Engraving and Printing, Washington, DC. |
| Press | C, 901 |
| Process | Intaglio |
| Where Printed | <span class="BoldStampInfoText">Bureau of Engraving and Printing, Washington, DC. |
| Where Processed | Bureau of Engraving and Printing, Washington, DC. |
| Plate Size & Interval | 864 (18 x 48) stamps per revolution / plate # every 48 stamps |
| Paper | Water-Activated |
| Gum and Tagging | |
| CV31 - Type I - Dull gum - Prephosphored Paper (Smooth Tagging) CV31a - Type I - Shiny gum - Prephosphored Paper (Mottled Tagging) CV31b - Type II - Dull gum - Prephosphored Paper (Smooth Tagging) CV31c - Type II - Shiny gum - Prephosphored Paper (Mottled Tagging) |
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| Perf. Gauge | 9.8 Horizontally |
| Colors | Blue, Red |
| Overall Size (w x h) | 0.96 x 0.87 in. / 24.4 x 22.1 mm |
| Earliest Known Use | August 20, 1992 |
| Note: | The coil of 3000 supplied to the USPS bore no denomination. The postage amount was applied at the point of purchase from a computerized vending machine called a Postage and Mailing Center (PMC), manufactured by ECA GARD of Chicago, IL. |
