The Pony Express used a variety of different postmarks on the mail it carried across the Western United States. Similar to this is the "censored postmark", overprinted with a black obliteration of the time and place of mailing, for similar reasons. Postmarks on naval vessels during sensitive operations in wartime are sometimes "clean", showing less information than usual to prevent route of travel or other details from falling into enemy hands. One of several types of postmarks found on Pony Express mailĭifferent types of postmarks include railway post offices (RPOs) and maritime (on-board ship) postmarks.
This was used in conjunction with a date stamp which was applied, usually to the rear of the letter, which denoted the date of posting. In Great Britain, the first postmark employed for the cancellation of the then new adhesive postage stamps was the Maltese Cross, so named because of its shape and appearance.
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While almost every contemporary postmark includes a location as well as a date, in 2004, New Zealand Post announced plans to eliminate the location on their postmarks and include only the date however, information about this can be determined by a three-number code on the postmarks.
In the 19th century and early 1900s, it was common for letters to receive multiple postmarks, or backstamps, indicating the time, date, and location of each post office transporting or delivering the letter, and this is still occasionally true. Some historians also consider these postmarks to be the world's first postage "stamps". Postage was prepaid and the postmark was applied to the mailed item by means of an inked hand-stamp. The postmarks bore the initial of the particular post office or handling house it was sent from along with a separate time stamp. In England during the latter part of the 17th century, several postmarks were devised for use with the London Penny Post, a postal system that delivered mailed items within the city of London. ATA has more than 500 international members in more than 60 countries and is the world's largest thematic collecting organization.The first postmark, called the "Bishop mark", was introduced by English Postmaster General Henry Bishop in 1661 and showed only the day and month of mailing to prevent the delay of the mail by carriers. Questions or comments about the codes should be directed to the American Topical Association at or PO Box 8, Carterville, IL 62918-0008, USA. The codes are intended for use by members and to promote thematic collecting. Catalogue numbers are copyright their respective catalogues and are included here for information purposes only.ĪTA topic codes are the property of the American Topical Association and are used here with permission. Images are copyright their respective postal administrations and are included here for information purposes only.
#PICTORIAL POSTMARKS FULL#
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Please e-mail me first (at to confirm the availability of these stamps. GST is not applicable.Ĭover with replacement Bullarto pictorial postmark. I will advise the cost of postage when confirming your order. All orders above $30 will be sent via registered or insured post. Please note, that due to the size of some items, extra postage may be required. However, these lists are regularly updated make sure you visit /shop for the latest price lists.Īll items are carefully packed and are supplied with descriptions were necessary. Most of my stock is surplus from my collection, consequently if an item is not listed, I do not presently have it in stock. To place an order, please refer to the bottom of this page. Home > Stamps for Sale > Australia > 2011 Postmarks
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