Cancellation (mail)
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cancellation-mail-263-11716476
title:
Cancellation (mail)
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A cancellation is a postal marking applied on a postage stamp or postal stationery to deface the stamp and to prevent its reuse. Cancellations come in a huge variety of designs, shapes, sizes, and colors. Modern cancellations commonly include the date and post office location where the stamps were mailed, in addition to lines or bars designed to cover the stamp itself. The term "postmark" refers specifically to the part that contains the date and posting location, but the term is often used inte
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Postal marking to deface a stamp and prevent its re-use
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cancellation_(mail)
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2024-03-18T00:57:34Z
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