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I'd out that in my state cancel collection!
Nice!
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So what is everyone's definition of a SON (or SOTN) cancel ?
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10:14:36am
A stamp where the CANCELLATION is right in the middle of the stamp, not stamp plus piece and not a precancel' in my opinion!
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That is a pre=cancel.not a SON or SOTN
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My interpretation is a circular cancellation mark on the stamp which clearly shows the time,date and location of its use.
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STON = any canx entirely on the front of a stamp, could be a precancel, hand scribed canx, CDS etc., and more etc!
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I might be wrong, but it appears to me he now has a hat on!
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United States of America, Scott number R163r
SOTN only applies to the rubber stamp "STR. GOLD"
Flat press printed stamp
Str. Gold was built in 1883.
Later sold to the Petaluma & Santa Rosa Railroad Company
Not for sale or trade!
Condition: space filler
Str. stands for steamer!
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At last...an example of a SON cancellation !!!
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A SOTN is up to the original poster, there was no instructions, everything I posted I think are real interesting SOTNs!
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USA Scott# 3098
Pardon me boys . . .
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These SOTN gems turn up in strange places. While sorting through a box of old (1950-1960 era) Swedish used on paper, what should appear but this:
Canada Scott #354 - 10th anniversary of the International Civil Aviation Organization commemorative, with a socked-on-the-nose Railway Post Office cancel for the Montreal and Brockville R. P. O., period dated 23 June 1955. The stamp was issued June 1, 1955.
A question: What does the number 25 above the date signify in the cancellation? I am not an RPO specialist. Is anyone able to offer an explanation?
JTH
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USA Scott# 3786
I may have posted this one before. I never get tired of looking at it though.
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Key Characteristics of a SOTN:
Centering:
The postmark is placed squarely on the stamp, as if it were "socked on the nose".
Completeness:
The entire postmark, including the date and location, should be fully readable, though this can be challenging with small stamps or large postmarks.
Neatness:
The centered placement provides a clean and attractive look to the stamp.
Information:
The postmark clearly shows the date, time, and town where the stamp was postmarked.
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"though this can be challenging with small stamps"
You can say that again, but this is about 98% complete
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Antonio,
That Audrey Hepburn stamp is really cool. Look how the cancel appears to go UNDER her chin.
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Hi Randy,
From my own point of view I wouldn't call those the Key Characteristics but the ideal characteristics.
I can still appreciate a SON cancel even if it isn't quite ideal (and will prefer them over other cancels for stamps in my collection).
USA Scott# 2175
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From my Collection: Ceylon, Queen Victoria, 1899 Issue, VFU, 6c. Rose & Black, Strip of Three - Wmk. 2, Sc.134 - SG259 with CDS ""LINDULLA", July 16, 1902. (Now Sri Lanka - Lindula).
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USA Scott# 2170 - Not a perfect SON but it works for me.
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USA Scott# 3261
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USA Scott# 2540
A bit dusty
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SOTB !!
New category 
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A few of my favorites
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11:41:21am
Just a question - If the post mark is spread over two stamps is it technically a SOTN?
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Very nice margins on that Norway #1
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"Just a question - If the post mark is spread over two stamps is it technically a SOTN?"
I think people are free to collect and enjoy whatever they like. There are bound to be different interests and perspectives.
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Harvey...you're a party pooper
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I would ask that question too! (Seems like a SOTN to me!!)
Here is mine.
This one got revalued.
7 to 7.5!
-Ari 
P.S. Blurry, but my scanner is on the mend!
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Not all in my definition of SON (or SOTN or SoN) cancels, but having seen some the others' examples in these threads, they will fit nicely won't they 
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Great Britain Scott# 3
For those with inquiring minds, thanks to a fellow philatelist.
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Great Britain Scott# 134
Weymouth cancel 1906
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Is it that the stamp is lacking color, or is it just that opaque? 
, also, what a beautiful date! Dec/12, my birthday! 
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Hi Rodolfo,
This is an image I made along time ago. At the time I didn't know how to rebalance the colors. The glare coming from the mount the stamp is in doesn't help but I have rebalanced the colors in this new image. The general blurry or bleary state of the cancel suggests this stamp was soaked in hot water which may have reduced the brightness of the color somehwat.
Lucky you being born on the day of la Guadelupana.
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"Wrote: smauggie: The glare coming from the mount the stamp is in doesn't help but I have rebalanced the colors in this new image.. .. Lucky you being born on the day of la Guadelupana."
The stamp looks better now. Yes, I was lucky! My mother even wanted to baptize me as Rodolfo Guadalupe, but my father wouldn't let her. I would have liked it!
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From my collection, Independence Edition 1910, Leona Vicario, with CDS "MEXICO - D. F. " from August 25, 1912 - Used during the Mexican Revolution, still retaining its fresh color!. Scott No. 311
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Here's my Black-eye Black Jack.
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This one is wearing a snazzy monocle!
CV: $0.50
-Ari
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Want a real SOTN then check this one out. Japanese Scott #497. Looks like a clown.
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I'd out that in my state cancel collection!
Nice!
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So what is everyone's definition of a SON (or SOTN) cancel ?
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Back when I had a bunch! I think, therefore I am - I think! Descartes, sort of!
29 Sep 2025
10:14:36am
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A stamp where the CANCELLATION is right in the middle of the stamp, not stamp plus piece and not a precancel' in my opinion!
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@1899
That is a pre=cancel.not a SON or SOTN
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My interpretation is a circular cancellation mark on the stamp which clearly shows the time,date and location of its use.
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STON = any canx entirely on the front of a stamp, could be a precancel, hand scribed canx, CDS etc., and more etc!
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I might be wrong, but it appears to me he now has a hat on!
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United States of America, Scott number R163r
SOTN only applies to the rubber stamp "STR. GOLD"
Flat press printed stamp
Str. Gold was built in 1883.
Later sold to the Petaluma & Santa Rosa Railroad Company
Not for sale or trade!
Condition: space filler
Str. stands for steamer!
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At last...an example of a SON cancellation !!!
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A SOTN is up to the original poster, there was no instructions, everything I posted I think are real interesting SOTNs!
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USA Scott# 3098
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These SOTN gems turn up in strange places. While sorting through a box of old (1950-1960 era) Swedish used on paper, what should appear but this:
Canada Scott #354 - 10th anniversary of the International Civil Aviation Organization commemorative, with a socked-on-the-nose Railway Post Office cancel for the Montreal and Brockville R. P. O., period dated 23 June 1955. The stamp was issued June 1, 1955.
A question: What does the number 25 above the date signify in the cancellation? I am not an RPO specialist. Is anyone able to offer an explanation?
JTH
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USA Scott# 3786
I may have posted this one before. I never get tired of looking at it though.
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Key Characteristics of a SOTN:
Centering:
The postmark is placed squarely on the stamp, as if it were "socked on the nose".
Completeness:
The entire postmark, including the date and location, should be fully readable, though this can be challenging with small stamps or large postmarks.
Neatness:
The centered placement provides a clean and attractive look to the stamp.
Information:
The postmark clearly shows the date, time, and town where the stamp was postmarked.
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"though this can be challenging with small stamps"
You can say that again, but this is about 98% complete
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Antonio,
That Audrey Hepburn stamp is really cool. Look how the cancel appears to go UNDER her chin.
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Hi Randy,
From my own point of view I wouldn't call those the Key Characteristics but the ideal characteristics.
I can still appreciate a SON cancel even if it isn't quite ideal (and will prefer them over other cancels for stamps in my collection).
USA Scott# 2175
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From my Collection: Ceylon, Queen Victoria, 1899 Issue, VFU, 6c. Rose & Black, Strip of Three - Wmk. 2, Sc.134 - SG259 with CDS ""LINDULLA", July 16, 1902. (Now Sri Lanka - Lindula).
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USA Scott# 2170 - Not a perfect SON but it works for me.
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USA Scott# 3261
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USA Scott# 2540
A bit dusty
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SOTB !!
New category
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A few of my favorites
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Back when I had a bunch! I think, therefore I am - I think! Descartes, sort of!
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11:41:21am
re: SOTN 3 A New Thread
Just a question - If the post mark is spread over two stamps is it technically a SOTN?
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Very nice margins on that Norway #1
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"Just a question - If the post mark is spread over two stamps is it technically a SOTN?"
I think people are free to collect and enjoy whatever they like. There are bound to be different interests and perspectives.
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I would ask that question too! (Seems like a SOTN to me!!)
Here is mine.
This one got revalued.
7 to 7.5!
-Ari
P.S. Blurry, but my scanner is on the mend!
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Not all in my definition of SON (or SOTN or SoN) cancels, but having seen some the others' examples in these threads, they will fit nicely won't they
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Great Britain Scott# 3
For those with inquiring minds, thanks to a fellow philatelist.
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Great Britain Scott# 134
Weymouth cancel 1906
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Is it that the stamp is lacking color, or is it just that opaque? , also, what a beautiful date! Dec/12, my birthday!
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Hi Rodolfo,
This is an image I made along time ago. At the time I didn't know how to rebalance the colors. The glare coming from the mount the stamp is in doesn't help but I have rebalanced the colors in this new image. The general blurry or bleary state of the cancel suggests this stamp was soaked in hot water which may have reduced the brightness of the color somehwat.
Lucky you being born on the day of la Guadelupana.
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"Wrote: smauggie: The glare coming from the mount the stamp is in doesn't help but I have rebalanced the colors in this new image.. .. Lucky you being born on the day of la Guadelupana."
The stamp looks better now. Yes, I was lucky! My mother even wanted to baptize me as Rodolfo Guadalupe, but my father wouldn't let her. I would have liked it!
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From my collection, Independence Edition 1910, Leona Vicario, with CDS "MEXICO - D. F. " from August 25, 1912 - Used during the Mexican Revolution, still retaining its fresh color!. Scott No. 311
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Here's my Black-eye Black Jack.
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This one is wearing a snazzy monocle!
CV: $0.50
-Ari
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