Explaining facing identification marks
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Facing identification marks are vertical lines that appear on pre-printed return envelopes to help computerized postage cancelling machines find the front of the envelope. US Postal Service regulations require the marks.
Publication Name: Stamps
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0038-9358
Year: 1992
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A brief history of the U.S.P.S
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The US Postal Service has been reorganized several times since Benjamin Franklin was named the first postmaster general in 1775. Postmaster general Marvin Runyon hopes to increase efficiency with his restructuring plan.
Publication Name: Stamps
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0038-9358
Year: 1992
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Opportunities abound in collecting U.S. postcards
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The US began issuing postal cards in 1873. The pre-stamped cards have become popular with collectors, and the United Postal Stationery Society can help collectors. Collection techniques are described.
Publication Name: Stamps
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0038-9358
Year: 1993
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