Some background on railroad post office cancels
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US railroads first began to carry mail in 1833 for a private contractor. But by 1835, the US was dealing directly with the railroads. Postal agents also transferred mail from trains to boats and stage coaches. The cancels RPO began to appear in the 1860s. Various other cancels used are discussed.
Publication Name: Stamps
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0038-9358
Year: 1996
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'Received' cancels were sometimes used erroneously
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Some collectors look for unusual postmarks or cancellations. Postmarks to indicate receipt of mail started in the 1700s. Special machines and hand stamping devices were used. The 'received' stamp for postcards was discontinued in 1907, but collectors can find mistakes.
Publication Name: Stamps
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0038-9358
Year: 1996
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The history & study of RFD cancels
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The rural postal service predates the rural telephone service and was developed out of postal rulings from 1794 through 1894. The RFP began in 1896 and routes went from 44 in 1897 to 3,391 in 1901. Facts about various cancellations for RFD are provided.
Publication Name: Stamps
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0038-9358
Year: 1996
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