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WD44
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Need information concerning unofficial Post Cards cancelled and mailed at the Mill Valley, Calif. Post Office. I have found out that Walter M. Swan was the collector, another name on the back is Joseph S. Strelak. If you have any information I would appreciate it.
Thank you!!
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Pretty much as stated, December 31, 1951 was the last day of the 1 cent postal card/postcard rate.
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Swan was meter specialist. For example, one publication is:

1939 Catalog of Meter Slogans Walter M. Swan Postal Markings Handbook No. 2



Edited to add:

https://dn720001.ca.archive.org/0/i...54united.pdf

From above link, see page 94 right column middle for Strelak. I am having difficulty bring page image here. He too was an active philatelist.





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WD44
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Thanks for the info
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judgehen
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No Information. But I like the great cards. Worthwhile postal history, luckily preserved by you.
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