Site News ~ Most Recent First

  • The site is again fully functional...sorry for the downtime. 

    There were some unexpected ramifications with a small update in the 𝛽eta software we use.

  • There have been several recent additions, including interesting plate flaws.

    The site is now fully functional, with the recent sorting issue resolved.

    I have been making an effort to include Marler Type data for all new site additions. These identifications can be a challenge for even the most experienced. Marler Type information is probably the least reliable data on the site. Please consider it to be a 'work in progress'.

    Recently, I have added thirty examples of the 3¢ "Two by Two" CPVs (search tag is TDL) and a significant number of 1¢ Green re-entries. I am currently adding re-entries for the 2¢ Carmine.

    A new search option, #3 "Alt Search" is likely to be more friendly to visitors using smaller monitors.

    On pages with more than two search options, you can now make each of your selections and then 'trigger' the search with a return/enter keystroke, or by clicking the red "Submit Search" link.

  • Recently, we have added thirty-six examples of the 3¢ "Two by Two" CPVs (search tag is TDL), a significant number of 1¢ Green re-entries and are currently working at adding more re-entries for the 2¢ Carmine.

    A new search option, #3 "Alt Search" is likely to be more friendly to smaller monitors.

    Another great suggestion from Leo has motivated me to improve the site's search features.

    On pages with more than two search options, you can make all of your selections at once and then 'trigger' the search with a return/enter keystroke, or by clicking  Submit Search.

    Should any of your searches return data that is improper (e.g. a search for re-entries which returns a plate flaw), I would very much appreciate a report. These issues can be a real challenge to find.


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