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All Forums Category: US Stamps and Covers Discussions Forum: US Precancels

One Cent Franklin Perf. Vertically W/ 5 Holes - St Louis MO

 
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Trash404
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Hello!!

I found this in a group of my pops pre-canceled stamp collection. It immediately stood out due to the 5 large holes on both left & right sides. I've tried to do some quick research but haven't been able to find too much so I'm turning to my experts! Any information or fun facts would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you & have a wonderful rest of your day.



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Looks like a private perforation (type IV) from The Mailometer Company from Detroit. See the Scott Specialized catalog listings for "Vending & Affixing Machine Perforations". Catalog value with those perfs is $10 (used) if it is #343, or $2.50 if it is #383.
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kywhisky13
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thank you. I did not know that there were private precancels.

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It is rather common. Listed at 0.10 value in the latest precancel catalog.

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That is good information for collectors to have. Some do not even know they were privite vending machine companys that perfer their stamps for their machines use.

I think privite perferations is fun to collect and most are inexpensive. A must have in the Washington Franklin stamps.
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