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All Forums Category: US Stamps and Covers Discussions Forum: US Back of Book

Can Anyone Read The Smudge Language? (Rja Series)

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Posted 12/16/2017 7:12 pm

After a refreshing beverage or three and some serious squinting, I read this cancel as "#35 R. S. S. & Co."

Does anyone have a different interpretation of these smudges?

Jim

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Posted 12/16/2017 7:43 pm

I think the first part might be a "#36..." Doesn't appear to be enough of a top for a "5".

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Posted 12/16/2017 7:50 pm

I called it 35 mostly because that particular registration number is already known.

I haven't seen a 36, but that doesn't mean you're wrong or anything.

Jim

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Posted 12/16/2017 8:50 pm

Might be an 8, too.

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Posted 12/16/2017 9:30 pm

I will let you know my thoughts after a refreshing beverage or seven..........
Robert

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Posted 12/16/2017 10:11 pm

After seven beverages, it will probably read "I've got a lovely bunch of coconuts..."

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Posted 12/16/2017 11:21 pm

sevin bevruges down....Ok now icy it mor better. it sez "ive got a luvly buch uf .....corndogs.....no cucunutz. hop this helpis.
Rubert

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Posted 12/17/2017 12:53 am

Rubert,

Your message didn't helpis, but it did make me a little hungry.

Kinda want a corndog now...

Jim

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