32¢ Flag Over
Porch
(3M/SV) Linerless
Self-Adhesive Coils of 100
| Scott# 3133 |
Plate # M11111 |
| Series |
American Flag |
| Issue Date & City |
March 14, 1997, New York, NY |
| Nationwide Sale |
March 15, 1997 |
| Designer |
Dave LaFleur, Derby KS |
| Art Director |
Richard Sheaff |
| Typographer |
Richard Sheaff |
| Modeler |
Richard Sennett |
| To Press / Quantity |
Late 1996 / Early 1997 / 5,000,000 |
| Coil Size |
100 |
| Printer |
Stamp Venturers for 3M, St. Paul, MN |
| Press |
Champlain |
| Process |
Gravure |
| Where Printed |
J. W. Fergusson and Sons, Richmond, VA |
| Where Processed |
3M, St. Paul, MN and Stamp Venturers |
| Plate Size & Interval |
280 stamps per revolution / plate # every 7 stamps |
| Paper & Gum |
Prephosphored, Self-Adhesive, supplied by Westvaco |
| Tagging Type |
Prephosphored, Mottled Tagging |
| Die Cut Gauge |
9.9 Vertically |
| Configuration |
Partial die cuts in a sinuous pattern. There is a distinct 'bridge' down the center of
the die cuts. |
| Colors |
Yellow, Magenta, Cyan, Dark Blue, Gray |
| Overall Size |
0.87 x 0.982 in. / 22.08 x 24.92 mm |
| Back Numbers |
None |
| Earliest Known Use |
March 14, 1997 |
| Note: |
1996 Date is in Blue |
| Note: |
These stamps were issued on a coil with no backing paper, similar to transparent
tape. Philatelic Fulfillment included a seven inch piece of liner with a release coating
with each coil of 100. A blue plastic dispenser was available for an extra charge of 25c. |
| Note: |
For an in-depth study of the Flag Over Porch Issue, see Roland Klinger's FOP site |
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