219-D Postmark Question

Is it possible to find out what are the earliest postmarks for Scott 219D's? I have seen some people do have answers to what the earliest postmark on some stamps are. I do not know what resource to get the answer. An internet search does not give me the results. I don't know if I'm typing in the wrong question. Thank you for your help.

Try http://www.philamercury.com/board.php

You'll have to create an account before you can post a question, but most of the USA's greatest current postal historians regularly use the site.

The Scott Specialized Catalog often has a list of EKU (earliest known use) of postmarked covers for early US stamp issues.

As for Scott 219D, it was issued on February 22, 1890 and according to my 2013 Scott Specialized Catalog, there are known examples of a "first day cover" postmarked on that date which would, of course, be the EKU postmark for a Scott 219D. Remember, back in 1890 there was no philatelic "first day of issue" postmark as we know it today, so a regular postmark was used.

Thank you Glenn and wrt. I don't have any 'first day covers' or postmarks on any stamps on the date of issue, until I reach the modern stamps, my mother added to the collection. I haven't left the 1800's to see what she collected, yet.

My 219D is the closet to the day of first issue, of the 'classics', I have. I admit to being happy to see some of these stamps postmarked the year they were issued, worthless monetary wise, as they may be. It's still neat, to me, to see a stamp that was not only issued a hundred years ago, but see the postmarks as old as they.

I will look into that site, Glenn. Thank you.

wrt, Scott Catalog, I don't know why I didn't look there. Newbie mind blank. I'm so 'into' looking at what I have, I'm not looking at what I have.

This just sounded like a very stamp collector thing to say.



Welcome to the club. ;)

smauggie, thank you for taking the time to say that. It means alot to me, and it's an honor to be here.

You could say, it's always been in my blood, as two of my ancestors were postmasters, I just came to it later in life. Had to get the other 'family traditions' (military service, teaching, etc.) out of the way, first, I guess.

I did collect some, as a child, when Gramps' collection was handed down to my mother, so I did 'knock on the club door' at one time. I appreciate you, and this community, opening the door, and welcoming me in.

Wow - thanks for that link. That's a treasure trove of postal history that I hadn't seen before.

One recent post there that stands out: (comments by poster Daniel M. Knowles):

http://www.philamercury.com/viewimg.php?id=52851

Patriotic cover bearing a strip of three of the 1861 1 ct stamp (63) cancelled "PAID" affixed over an uncanceled strip of three demonetized 1 ct blue (20), Type 11 from plate 12. Postmarked "SO MANCHESTER CT OCT. 14" (1861). Strip of #63 moved down slightly and hinged to reveal the #20 strip. Signed Asbrook. Illustrated in Don Evans book, page 161.

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edit: I should mention that the cover I linked is but one of a number of interesting covers that board members have posted recently as their favorite acquisitions of 2014. It's definitely worth checking out the rest if you have even a passing interest in postal history - that forum has material and knowledge on display that's worthy of a museum (as does this one).