1¢ Omnibus 1880s
water-activated coils

issued August 19, 1983 in Arlington, VA; available nationwide August 20, 1983
roll of 500 (label)
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scan by J. Cropper		 roll of 3000 (label)


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coil plate strip


scan by J. Cropper

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Purple Machine Cancel Purple Machine Cancel  First Day Cover First Day Cover  Imperforate Imperforate
Rolls of  Rolls of 500 500  Rolls of 3000 3000
Scott# 1897
Scott# 1897b
(imperforate)

Rolls of 500Rolls of 3000
1
First Day Cover

Rolls of 500Rolls of 3000
2
First Day Cover

Rolls of 500Rolls of 3000

  

Rolls of 500Rolls of 3000
4
  

Rolls of 500Rolls of 3000
5
Imperforate

Rolls of 500Rolls of 3000
6
Imperforate

Plate Pairings

 1&2, 3&4, 5&6 (both roll sizes each pairing)

Plate Interval

 numbers alternate every 24 stamps

Cottrell
(Model 801)

432 (18 x 24)

Intaglio

0.87 x 0.96 in.
22.1 x 24.4 mm

April 21, 1983

790 million

Type I (1-6),
Type II, IIIa (5-6)

water-activated
dull finish

Overall

vertical, 9.8

0704

 Purple

Printer
Where Printed
Where Processed

 Bureau Of Engraving and Printing (BEP), Washington, DC
Designer David E. Stone, Port Washington, NY
Art Director Joseph Brockert (USPS)
Typographer Bradbury Thompson (CSAC)
Engravers Vignette - Gary M. Chaconas
Lettering - Robert G. Culin, Sr.
Modeler Clarence Holbert (BEP)
Earliest Known Use January 10, 1984
Varieties Imperforate, Untagged Error, Chill Roller Doubling, Plate Cracks

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