I originally wrote about the Tschipey Achtu Lodge #397 First Flap back in June. The lodge has subsequently reordered the flap and while the front appears identical, there are significant differences to the reverse. My understanding is that a second run of 400 flaps were ordered and came back with the Moritz logo PB.
Typically the Blue Book does not distinguish between types of plastic backs, however I think this is distinct enough that the purist first flap collectors should be aware of the difference.
Here is the front view:
The backs are a different story:
Click on the image to see a full size version.
Here are the Blue Book style stats:
S1a SMY R M/C RED BLK FDL; WHT Senaca Waterways Plain PB First Flap
S1b SMY R M/C RED BLK FDL; WHT Senaca Waterways Moritz Logo PB
I may be overruled by the National Blue Book Editor, but I think this is the proper categorization.
—————-
“All human situations have their inconveniences. We feel those of the present but neither see nor feel those of the future; and hence we often make troublesome changes without amendment, and frequently for the worse.” – Benjamin Franklin
