Essays and Proofs - American Philatelic Society.
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The Essaysand Proof Famiy Tree, Part 2 The Essay and Proof Famiy Tree, Part 2 By James E. Lee. There are two remaining major sources that were responsible for the release of essays and proofs into the philatelic marketplace. The fi rst source was the archives of the American Bank Note Company.
The proofreader uses a series of symbols and abbreviations to suggest changes, correct spelling errors, improve punctuation, and generally enhance the quality and readability of a hard copy document. Locating proofreading marks. In hard copy proofreading, corrections typically appear in the left or right margins beside the line containing the.
A Stamp That Might Have Been. Essays are designed by private firms competing for contracts to print US stamps. Prepared to illustrate the private firm’s ability to produce a superior stamp, essays are often brilliant examples of fine engraving and stamp design. These “stamps that might have been” are also great fun to collect.
Many meter stamp collectors are confused about essays, specimens and proofs because the terms have slightly different meanings when applied to traditional press-printed postage stamps. Generally speaking, a meter stamp ESSAY is an experiment, a trial impression of a stamp design. In practice the term has come to mean only those trial.
This photo galley includes images of all recorded Tennessee Trout Stamp Essays and Proofs from 1957-58 through 1962-63. From the Les Lebo collection.
ESSAYS AND PROOFS WHAT IS AN ESSAY An Essay is a mock up or model of a proposed stamp design. It may or may not ever end up being used. It is often prepared by altering an existing stamp design. The following Essay was prepared by applying white paint to an existing 2c Carmine stamp. WHAT IS A DIE.