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3¢ Washington Head Imperforate Stamps

Type I Flat Plate
Double-line Watermarked
Type I Flat Plate
Unwatermarked
Type II Flat Plate
Unwatermarked
Type IV Offset
Unwatermarked

Method of Printing - Once you have determined that the stamp is imperforate, next determine the method of printing, either the flat plate or offset method. The 3¢ stamp was not issued imperforate using the rotary press method.



Flat Plate  Offset


See also: Printing Methods for the Washington Franklins

Washington Franklin Identifier - Home Page

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