I.L.S.
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I am in Clearfield, Pa. I love US Classic covers!
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Post by I.L.S. on Apr 7, 2015 9:06:50 GMT
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rod222
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Post by rod222 on Apr 7, 2015 10:36:56 GMT
Nice to see you back. Did the US have Bulk discount postage then? Unusual "F" in the Pmk. |
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I.L.S.
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I am in Clearfield, Pa. I love US Classic covers!
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Post by I.L.S. on Apr 15, 2015 9:29:46 GMT
probably mailed as Drop Rate. Drop Rate is a envelope that was dropped at the post office where the addressee lived. This envelope didn't really enter the complete mail system since it stayed within the locality. I think anyway?
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rod222
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Post by rod222 on Apr 15, 2015 11:33:15 GMT
How can it be a drop rate, when presumably mailed from New York to Pa?
Have I missed something?
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tomiseksj
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Post by tomiseksj on Apr 15, 2015 13:54:49 GMT
In 1863 U. S. domestic mail was divided into classes with three classes specified; a fourth class was established in 1879.
The letter was likely considered third class matter and sent at the rate of 1 cent for each 2 ounces. The third class rate remained unchanged from 1879 to 1925.
The stamp on the cover is the 1c ultramarine Franklin issued in June 1887 (Scott 212).
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Post by tallanent on Apr 15, 2015 21:51:19 GMT
USA is not really my area, but I seem to recall there was a printed matter rate of 1c where the envelope was NOT to be sealed (so it could be checked)
From memory I think this came in during the mid to late 1850s
Allan
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