tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3322543472485475876.post6490589079977880197..comments2024-01-12T00:20:22.174-12:00Comments on Machin Mania: FOYAL Becomes MFILMachin Manhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09518381259926478157noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3322543472485475876.post-71345984440960060732010-05-11T05:01:43.401-12:002010-05-11T05:01:43.401-12:00There appear to be two different types of slits/pe...There appear to be two different types of slits/perfs on the prestige book.<br /><br />Type 1<br />------<br />(1) The paper clip has a gap at the bottom on all stamps but no gap at the top.<br />(2) The perforation above the elliptical perf has a large gap on both sides of the stamp. <br /><br />(I believe that this gap in the perfs exists to facilitate separation of whole panes from the backing.)<br /><br />Type 2<br />------<br />(1) The paper clips have a gap at both the top and bottom of all stamps, though some of the gaps are rather hard to see.<br />(2) The perf above the elliptical perf is incomplete on both sides of the stamp (as with type 1)<br />(3) The perforation six perf "holes" above that also has a gap on both sides of the stamp.<br /><br />This is described (albeit in somewhat confusing fashion) in the most recent Machin Collectors Club newsletter. That also has photos (from Alec Withell) but unfortunately they have not reproduced very well.<br /><br />I am told that both kinds have been found bundled together in the same packs. <br /><br />I have not seen many of these booklets but, based on my very small sample, I have so far seen 6 copies of type 1 and one of type 2.Ian Rosenoreply@blogger.com