| Types of the $1 Perry of the "Triangles" Series of 1894-1895 |
Types I and II of the $1 Perry of the 1894-1895 SeriesThis stamp is easily identified. The circular lines around the denomination either join with the frame line of the vignette or they don't. If they don't join, the stamp is Type I, if they do, the stamp is Type II.
Scott 261 is the Type I unwatermarked stamp, Scott 261A is the Type II unwatermarked stamp. Both types of the unwatermarked stamps were first printed in 1894.
Scott 276 is the Type I double-line watermarked stamp, Scott 276A is the Type II double-line watermarked stamp. Both types of the watermarked stamps were first printed in 1895.
Side-by-Side Comparison of Type I and Type II
The $1 Perry of the 1894-95 Series
Type I · Circles Around Denomination Type II · Circles Around Denomination Scott 261 and 276 - Only the right side is shown here. In the Type I design the circle around the denomination does not join with the outer frame line of the vignette. The left circle of the Type I is similar. Scott 261A and 276A - Only the right side is shown here. In the Type II design the circle around the denomination joins with the outer frame line of the vignette. The left circle of the Type II is similar.
