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I have found about a half dozen different stamps from the mid 50's to the mid 70's with city and state names printed across the face of them (Amityville, NY & Oklahoma City, Oklahoma for example). Where these special stamps or just something the USPS did occasionally? If anyone could help with any info I would greatly appreciate it. Thank You very much.
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They sound like precancels, generally used by bulk mailers. Such mail entered the postal stream differently and was processed differently. Mail bearing these stamps did not have to be canceled individually. |
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Thank you VERY much for the info. Like I said I have about a half dozen of them and think they are a neat addition. I will be looking for more. |
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Thank you All so very much for the info. Specially the web site with info. my poor printer is getting one heck of a work out..LOL. I have been trying for almost a week to find info and here in less then 48 hours I get more than I could have ever expected, this forum is so cool and every is so nice and friendly I think I'm going to really like visiting here. Thank you once again. |
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I don't think there is anything that FANTASTIC FAther Tom doesn't know! Thank goodness for us Newbies!
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Amity:
Thank you for the web link about the precancels it provided me with lots of useful info and also gave my printer a real good work out....LOL
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Warrior collecting precancels for fun will never put you in the poor house..there are some better U.S. stamps that have been precancelled but for the vast majority they are worth a few pennies apiece and thats for stamps going back to the 1920's !! |
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Posted 04/10/2008 08:35 am
