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In loving memory of Carol, my wife for 52 years.
28 Nov 2019
08:55:43pm
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Cover was mailed from Hartford CT to Stockbridge NY in 1853, Does anyone know why the Stockbridge cancel was applied (it does not appear to have been forwarded) ???

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Bobstamp

29 Nov 2019
11:17:46am

re: Use of receiving mark on stampless cover

My understanding is that receivers — postmarks applied by the receiving post office — were used to track transit times in order to monitor the system’s efficiency. The practice was common into the 1950s.

Bob

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In loving memory of Carol, my wife for 52 years.
29 Nov 2019
03:14:19pm
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re: Use of receiving mark on stampless cover

Thank you

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In loving memory of Carol, my wife for 52 years.
28 Nov 2019
08:55:43pm
Auctions - Approvals

Cover was mailed from Hartford CT to Stockbridge NY in 1853, Does anyone know why the Stockbridge cancel was applied (it does not appear to have been forwarded) ???

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www.hipstamp.com/sto ...

Bobstamp

29 Nov 2019
11:17:46am

re: Use of receiving mark on stampless cover

www.ephemeraltreasur ...

Webpaper
In loving memory of Carol, my wife for 52 years.
29 Nov 2019
03:14:19pm
Auctions - Approvals

re: Use of receiving mark on stampless cover

Thank you