Photograph a stamp, postmark, cover or cancellation. FrankScribe analyses your images against a curated philatelic database to return a precise identification — country, issue, variety, perforation and estimated value.
1 free identification — included with every account
Identify · Classify · Catalogue
Method
The same details a trained philatelist would examine — evaluated in seconds.
Photograph
Capture the stamp face, perforations, and any watermark if visible. For covers, include the full envelope showing all markings and cancellations.
Visual comparison
Your image is matched against a curated corpus of philatelic references from major catalogues including Stanley Gibbons, Scott and Michel, spanning 180 years of postal history.
Feature analysis
Key identifying characteristics are scored: design type, colour shade, perforation gauge, watermark, overprint, cancellation style and paper type.
Identification
A ranked list of probable matches is returned with catalogue references, issue date, variety indicators, perforation details, and estimated catalogue value.
Coverage
"From Penny Blacks to rare inverts — design varieties, perforation gauges and colour shades, identified from a single photograph."
Reference material is sourced from major philatelic catalogues, specialist auction records and society publications. Coverage spans from the world's first adhesive postage stamp in 1840 through the mid-20th century.
Pricing
Start with a free identification. Pay only when you need more.
FrankScribe is currently in pilot — coverage and accuracy are actively expanding. Pilot pricing reflects this early stage.
Professional
per month · billed annually
Every new account includes 1 free identification — no credit card required.
FAQ
FrankScribe covers adhesive postage stamps, fiscal stamps, revenue stamps and postal history items from 1840 through approximately 1960 — spanning over 200 issuing nations and postal administrations.
FrankScribe uses AI trained on thousands of philatelic references from major catalogues. Accuracy is highest for common British and American issues. Rare varieties and perforation differences should be verified by a specialist philatelist.
FrankScribe analyses design details, colour shades and printing characteristics — flagging known forgery indicators for commonly forged issues. Expert philatelic certificates are recommended for high-value pieces.
Photograph stamps on a neutral surface in good even light. For perforations, include a clear view of the stamp edges. Watermarks can be revealed by holding the stamp against a light source or using a watermark detector.
Yes — every new account includes one free identification. No credit card required to get started.
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