It looks like the stamp was dispensed from a stamp vending machine. The blade in the machine made the odd cut on the right side of the stamp when it was removed from the roll. Regards, Robert
Caused either by vending machine or hand-held dispenser. As they come off the roll, the stamps get off-alignment as they are dispensed after a while with all the tugging.
Quote: It looks like the stamp was dispensed from a stamp vending machine.
Exactly! These stamps were quite common for use in post office vending machines in their day.
There were also privately used stamp affixing machines that high volume mailers may have used in applying stamps to postcards or envelopes that also can result in a similar appearance.
Although it does make for a few odd looking varieties, they are essentially considered damaged stamps.
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Posted 10/25/2011 07:31 am
