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

Rs284 Private Die Stamp On A Business Card

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Posted 04/02/2019 5:13 pm

Came across this item and thought it was interesting enough to share. I think it is likely an advertising stunt by the stamp dealer. Business card is a crude reproduction of a $5 Columbian. Stuck to it is a Private Die stamp. Reverse side of the card is blank. Unable to find any info on the Martin Stamp Co online.

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Posted 04/02/2019 5:53 pm

I suspect that the stamp is just stuck down, and was not part of the original card. The Columbian design was all they needed; the back was probably blank except for the address and phone number. At one time there were a large number of stamp dealers on 42nd street. Even in the early 70's there were still several at 147 W 42nd.

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Posted 04/02/2019 5:56 pm

There have been business cards with stamps on them; I have a card for E.B. Sterling with a 2 cent third issue India proof attached. It's in a boxed area in the corner.

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Posted 04/02/2019 10:46 pm

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Thanks. The stamp on the card is cockeyed. Probably the result of improper storage as you've suggested. The card must be pre 1960. No area code on the phone number.

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