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Explore the various US 37 cent flag stamps issued from 2002-2005, including different perforations, self-adhesive options, and microprint features. Learn about coil stamps, booklet stamps, and rare varieties and errors. Perfect for philatelists and collectors looking for a challenge.
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U. S. 37 Cent Flag Stamps2002-2005 Carl G. Marks Lincoln Stamp Club
Terminology • Stamps described with perfs have water-activated gum • Die Cut stamps are self adhesive • Easiest diagnostic characters in red
Microprints None USA USPS In Red Stripe Upper Right Corner
First Sort by Design FIRST CLASS 37
First ClassSheet Stamps 3620 3621 Perf 11.25 x 11 Die Cut 11.25 x 11 Microprint USA
First Class Coil Stamp 3622 The Only Coil in this Design Die Cut 10 Vertically
First Class Booklet Stamps 3623 3624 3625 Small 2002Large 2002Large 2002 Microprint USA Die Cut 11.25 Die Cut 10.5 x 11.75 Die Cut 8 Note: Some 3625 are Die Cut on all 4 sides
37 Cent Sheet Stamps 3629F 3630 Perf 11.25 Die Cut 11.25 x 11 2003 Date2002 Date Both With Microprint USA
37 Cent Coil Stamps 3631 3632 Perf 10 Die Cut 9.75 Vertically Large Date 2002Small Date 2002
37 Cent Coil Stamps 3236A 3236C Die Cut 10.2 Vertically Die Cut 11.75 Vertically 2003 Date2004 Date
37 Cent Coil Stamps 3633 3633A 3633B Die Cut 8.5 Vertically Die Cut 9.5 Vertically 2002 Date2003 Date2005 Date
37 Cent Booklet Stamps 3634 3635 3636 Die Cut 11.1 Die Cut 11.3 Die Cut 10.5 x 10.75 Large 2002 DateSmall 2002 DateLarge 2002 Date Right Angle Corners Microprint USPS Rounded Corners Note: Some 3635 have Die Cut perfs all 4 sides
37 Cent Booklet Stamps 3634 3634b 3637 Large 2002 Date Small 2003 Date Large 2003 Date 3634b Should be Treated as a Major Variety?
37 Cent Booklet Stamps 3636D 3637 Die Cut 11.25 x 11.2 2004 Date2003 Date
Want a Challenge? • The 37 Cent variety would be especially suitable for a specialized study. • Many items could be included at very little cost (IF YOU CAN FIND THEM!) • There are also errors (SOME BOTH EXPENSIVE AND HARD TO FIND)
EXAMPLES • USE ON COVER for every variety • Include coil plate number singles • ALL PLATE NUMBERS both sheet and coil • ALL SIZE OF BOOKLET PANES for each • Include complete booklets Most of these would be inexpensive
Error Philatelic Foundation Pair 3635, One With Black Omitted
And Even More • Imperf Pair (3629F) • Die Cutting Omitted (3632, 3632A) • Tagging Varieties (3632A, 3632C, 3636) • Tagging Omitted (3632C) • Luminescent Ink (3631)
THE END? It’s Up to You.