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Need help with the cachet maker signature

Michael AlmondMichael Almond
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HS29031
HS29030

I came across this cover today and I am not able to decipher the signature. Anyone with better eyes than me able to figure it out or is familiar with the cachet?

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  • Dave BennettDave Bennett
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    I've got a couple of 'top FDC experts' working on it, Michael!

    It sure looks familiar . . . my best guess might be the cachetmaker, 'William III".
  • Dave BennettDave Bennett
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    Yep -- it was just confirmed to me: WILLIAM III CACHETS
  • Michael AlmondMichael Almond
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    Dave:
    Thanks for the help, I love your cachets!!!
    Mike
  • Dave BennettDave Bennett
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    And I love all the great covers you offer!!
  • Michael AlmondMichael Almond
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    Thanks again Dave

    William III covers were designed and produced by William E. Smith III, I would never have got Smith from that signature!
    There is an interesting self authored article in First Days Magazine, March 1995 page 138 for anyone interested in learning about the birth and development of William III cover designs

    Mike
  • Dave BennettDave Bennett
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    The trick was, there is no 'Smith' in the signature -- it's just William III. :wink:

    I can check out that article on my handy First Days archives CD!! (as you probably did! Such a great reference tool!)
  • Michael AlmondMichael Almond
    edited October 2019 0 LikesVote Down
    To save you looking it up it is in the archives PDF # 261 Page 138 and yes it is a great tool that I use daily!
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