ENGLAND SCOTT MH78 MACHIN HEAD STAMP LOCAL USAGE TYPE 31 TAPE COVER 1980

Item Specifics

Country

England

Catalog Number

MH78

Stamp Type

Back of Book (Other) - Machin Head

Condition

Cover (Postal History)

Stamp Format

Single

Item Description

Condition: Please see description & scans for condition.

England scott mh78 machin head stamp local usage type 31 tape cover 1980 england scott mh78 machin head stamp local usage type 31 tape cover 1980 click images to enlarge description great britain scott mh78 machin head stamp tied by may 15, 1980 london slogan cancel on cover damaged in canceling machine and repaired with three fragments of type 31 tape. Also, a 'loose in the post' label modified by manuscript 'found damaged in the post.' there are other labels for this purpose but presumably they were not available at the post office where the repair was made. As early as 1918 the royal mail had a class of seals that combined the repair function and provided information to the postal customer regarding the damaged or delayed item. These seals were infrequently used for their repair function as other seals and later tapes were more convenient and even the smallest post offices had a variety of handstamps to explain why a particular mail item was damaged or delayed. Twenty different types have been reported with a number of minor types also identified. These labels are still un use yet infrequently seen. Sent 1975, beautiful as is condition. (seals / tapes by definition were used to repair damaged mail caused by a wide variety of conditions and found in a wide range of condition.) this cover appeared in the exhibit of the late jim kotanchik's gold medal award winning exhibit, "official seals of great britain" the exhibit was probably last shown at westpex in 2009. It is possible that some of the information contained therein is no longer current. Jim kotanchik was a highly regarded expert in worldwide seals. Base shipping is $2.00 domestic and $3.00 international. Purchases at/over $49.95 must be insured. All items/orders selling for over $49.95 will be based upon final sale price. Seller will combine multiple purchases. Wait for an please invoice from seller before making payment. Please take a look at my other listings. There is a clickable link to view a larger picture. The scans accurately reflect the condition yet if you have any questions please feel free to ask. Check out the store listings! Get images thatmake supersized seem small.Showcase your items with auctiva'slisting templates!The simple solution for Hip sellers.Track page views withauctiva's free counter

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