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 Hi to all This stamp was in with an accumulation of British Stamps. Is it a stamp or a cinderella or even English? It is postmarked 7-IX-98 and I can see the letters ON All help always appreciated. Regards Horamakhet |
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I think you have it upside down?
Looks to be European to me because of the date format (day / month / year) and the nice bridge-type cancel (England does not use those).
Perhaps German or something like that. Perhaps a postage due or revenue stamp? The cross at the bottom of the cancel suggests Switzerland.
What place-names start with Z? Not many I would think. |
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| Edited by Puzzler - 08/12/2012 12:02 am |
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The cross at the bottom of the cancel suggest Switzerland.
 (B.o.b) A few suggestions Puzz... Zervreila-Oberboden city Switzerland
Zervreila-Unterboden city Switzerland Oops Zollikon city Switzerland Zumikon city Switzerland |
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| Edited by rod222 - 08/11/2012 11:16 pm |
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Zurich? It looks like one of the early postage due issues from Switzerland. |
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Assuming it's Switzerland, the only two town names that fit (i.e. start with a "Z" and end with an "on") are:
Zollikon
Zumikon |
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MBriggy is correct, it is a postage due from Switzerland. You will need to check to watermark to do final ID. |
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That is so cool it a winner in your corner, looks like Switzerland to me. |
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| Edited by Tefloncinco - 08/11/2012 11:46 pm |
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And yes I just noticed that I have it upside down. A postmark collector might say you have it sideways.  k |
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You will need to check to watermark to do final ID. Or you could just go by the postmark. 1898? Would have to be a J21 from 1884-97. The other (J29 - different watermark) is 1908-09, therefore too late. |
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Hi
I checked it for a watermark, but with shellite it is not showing, nor is it showing with a Morley bright(Do not like morley brights anyway)
Watermark must be very faint.
Horamakhet |
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