Scott #205 - Cancel Type?

Hi,

Do you know what cancel type it is?

There is 2 big P... maybe for Paid...

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It could be Parcel since it does look like one of those oval parcel cancels.

This is a branch cancel, probably Station P. US Post Office did not start parcel post until Jan. 1, 1913.

Hi,

Thank you Battlestamps and Russ.

I tried to find some cancel like that without success. If you have other example, I will appreciate to see it.

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New York on Scott 217


Also I should clarify that the US post offices accepted parcels but applied regular postal rates. There was not a parcel post rate or regular parcel post service until 1913.

Russ, you are The Best! :)

You know all on stamps... you're incredible.

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Hi,

I have another question about this stamp.

I compare this stamp with another I have. There are some differences and this stamps is very clear. Lines are exact, etc.

Is die deterioration can do that ?

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Hi,

I look again at this stamp today and printing quality is exceptional. On the head, small square are perfect. You can see small dots lines easily. Lines and details are perfect on all the stamp. Lines are straight. Look proof. Printing is as beautiful as perforation are not... very weird :-)

I know it exist 205c (special printing) but copy are not common.

Is exist other scott #205 die proof?

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I think it's just plate wear

I second the above opinion....

I agree with plate wear. Under-inking could also be a factor.

Hi,

It's probably something like that because quality printing is very exceptional. Print in 1882... incredible and extremely fine. When you look at a stamp like that, you can conclude : Stamp printing is an ART.

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