Plating The 3¢ U.S. Imperforate Stamp of 1851 - 1857

Dr. Carroll Chase Color Study:

Dr. Carroll Chase noted that describing colors was the most difficult chapter in his book. To visually show what was so difficult to describe, he prepared the color study of stamps presented below. With his handwritten notes and examples, this is a wonderful look at Dr. Chase's philatelic world.

Dr. Chase Color Study - Introduction

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Dr. Chase Color Study - Title Page

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Dr. Chase Color Study - Card #1

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Dr. Chase Color Study - Card #2

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Dr. Chase Color Study - Card #3

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Dr. Chase Color Study - Card #4

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Dr. Chase Color Study - Card #5

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Dr. Chase Color Study - Card #6

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Dr. Chase Color Study - Card #7

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Dr. Chase Color Study - Card #8

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Dr. Chase Color Study - Card #9

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Dr. Chase Color Study - Card #10

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Dr. Chase Color Study - Card #11

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Dr. Chase Color Study - Card #12

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Dr. Chase Color Study - Card #13

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Dr. Chase Color Study - Card #14

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Dr. Chase Color Study - Card #15

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Dr. Chase Color Study - Card #16

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Dr. Chase Color Study - Card #17

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Dr. Chase Color Study - Card #18

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Dr. Chase Color Study - Card #19

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Dr. Chase Color Study - Card #20

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Dr. Chase Color Study - Card #21

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Dr. Chase Color Study - Card #22

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Dr. Chase Color Study - Card #23

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Dr. Chase Color Study - Card #24

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Dr. Chase Color Study - Card #25

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Dr. Chase Color Study - Card #26

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Dr. Chase Color Study - Card #27

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Dr. Chase Color Study - Card #28

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Dr. Chase Color Study - Card #29

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Dr. Chase Color Study - Card #30

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Dr. Chase Color Study - Card #31

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Dr. Chase Color Study - Card #32

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Dr. Chase Color Study - Card #33

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Dr. Chase Color Study - Card #34

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Dr. Chase Color Study - Card #35

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Dr. Chase Color Study - Card #36

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Dr. Chase Color Study - Card #37

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Dr. Chase Color Study - Card #38

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Dr. Chase Color Study - Card #39

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Dr. Chase Color Study - Card #40

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Dr. Chase Color Study - Card #41

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Please HELP! Stamps Needed for Improvement

⚠️ PLEASE HELP! These stamps urgently need better images or plating corrections.

I have never heard of a plating that is perfect - but I want this one to be! If you have one of these stamps for sale or trade, please contact me! I'm actively looking to purchase these positions to improve the accuracy and completeness of this plating study.

33R1L

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21L3

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73L3

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13L4

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40L4

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41L4

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79L4

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72R4

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78L5L

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13R5L

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35L5L

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75L6

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15R6

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87R6

📧 I Have This!

20R8

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Why These Stamps?

These positions have been identified by philatelic experts as needing better images or plating corrections. I am actively seeking to purchase or trade for these stamps. Your help in locating these positions is greatly appreciated!