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What Type Of Cancel Do We Have Here?

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Posted 02/13/2017 03:21 am

Hello everyone,
Looking through a lot post cards this was the only one that wasn't a one cent Washington or Franklin and it's sporting a neat looking style cancel that I've never seen until now. What style or design is this type of cancel? Thanks! Jon

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Posted 02/13/2017 04:33 am

Hi Jon
These are called 'squared circles'. Various designs were used from different countries, particularly within Commonwealth. Iconic and beautiful design, much sought after by dedicated collectors of these. Naturally the collectors are aiming to get them centered and upright on the stamp itself.

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Edited by Blaamand - 02/13/2017 04:39 am

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Posted 02/13/2017 04:38 am

http://www.slideshare.net/leonmatth...presentation

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Posted 02/13/2017 04:38 am

Thank you Blaamand! This design is a beautiful one I agree. Thank you for letting me know, very much appreciated. Jon

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Posted 02/13/2017 07:45 am

As a follow-up question, would someone tell me what the abbreviation V.D.O. in the bottom of the dial stands for?

Thanks.

Don

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Posted 02/13/2017 08:19 am

Hi Don,

I believe this is is "N.D.O.", in full, "Sheffield Northern District Office".

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Posted 02/13/2017 08:30 am

nigelc - you beat me to it!

For anyone more curious about these beautiful squared postmarks, here is another good reference online:
http://thesquaredcirclepostmarkswor....ca/doc.html

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