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I Have A Question About 4 Of These Backstamps

 
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Rick2
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Any thoughts about how the backstamps could be applied UNDER the closing flap?? These appear to be in 1888-90 year range. The top ones are normal, but the other 4 are all continued UNDER the flaps! Did Farmington Ill have a curious postal worker wanting to read mail? It is rather curious that all 4 are from the same town.....
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While your scans don't show the entire front/back, I'll bet that the last 4 covers have 1 cent stamps on them - and were sent at a 3rd class circular or printed matter rate, thus required to be unsealed. The flaps were originally just tucked-in. They may now be stuck to the back to give an illusion of sealing. Showing the full front and back sides helps in interpreting postal history.
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Rick2
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Your right, all are one cent, and its posted business to business.....I just grabbed 2 to show ya.

Thanks !!
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