Anyone Enjoy Precancels???

With the info given by t360, modern_who, and amitvyas03 on precancels, I have been doing some research on the subject. That is a great site precancels.com and info given by Precancel Stamp Society was very helpful.
I have alot of precancels from that last lot of stamps I got off of eBay.Was wondering if anyone else collects them ?

I always learn something new here everyday! Thanks everyone!

Gussyboy1

check out http://www.precancels.com/index.html

Gussyboy..Yes I started, just recently, to collect
U.S. Pre-cancels, mostly the Presidential issues
( Prexies ).

I will be working on them, with my
youngest grandson, Anthony.

I figure its a good way, for a six year old, to
learn and identify Presidents.

Gussy, I play around with pre cancels..would welcome small trades..i could probably put together 25 to 50 different...phil

I don't remember ever running across precancels from anywhere but the US. Is this just an American phenomenon?

Laswabbie:

Greg, France and Belguim, have many pre-cancels, issued in the 1920's and after

I have alot of precancels but never really thought about them before. Maybe I should look to see what I have and share.

Precancels were used in a lot countries--Netherlands, Austria,Hungary, France, and Canada--to name a few. It was a quicker way to cancel mail-esp a big amount mail.The website says it was easier to cancel sheets of stamps compared to the same amount on envelopes--makes sense. The postage meter and bulk rate have caused the decline of precancels. What amazed me is that the site said there were 5-10 post offices still using precancels! I'll have to research more to find out where those are or if that info is the most current.

Gussyboy1

Gussy if you have any spare precancels left I would be interested in some I have started an adventure and I want atleast one from all fifty states. I think I have atleast 5 states at the moment. Let me know what you would want for some maybe we can work something out.

Cim, I could probably help you out with some states from my duplicates..i put them by denomination on a page 1 cent 2 cent etc and I look for different towns and cities..they are probably worth a nickle apiece at best..we can swap if you want...phil

Cimarron,

I am sure I could help you out with some states from my duplicates, I also have multiple cities in states, let me know what states you need !

Ric

thanks guys I will double check and see what (if any) duplicates I have. I do know I have two different styles for OKlahoma City, Oklahoma, but I think that is all I have for duplicates. And so far my favorite is a #1282 $.04 B & W Lincoln with Amityville N.Y. on it.

Ok I found my precancels and here is a list as best as I can identify.

#554 $.02 Washingto w/ Detroit, Mich.
#554 $.02 Washington w/ New York N.Y.
#599 $.02 Washington,coil w/ Chicago, Ill.
#1033 $.02 Jefferson w/ Oklahoma City, Okla.
#1040 $.07 Wilson w/ Chicago, Ill. MW-Apr. 65
#1045 $.12 Harrison w/ Rochester N.Y.
#1054a $.01 1/4 Palace of the Governors w/ Saint Louis, Mo.
#1282 $.04 Lincoln w/ Amityville, N.Y.
#1284 $.06 Roosevelt w/ Oklahoma City, Okla.
#1285 $.08 Einstein w/ Oklahoma C., Oklahoma
#1304 $.05 Washington w/ Rutland, Vt.
#1402 $.08 Eisenhower horizonatl pair w/ Fortlauderdale, Fl.
#1615 $.07 9/10 Drum w/ Washington D.C.

I figure that if I can get one from every state I will then look inott the different values and different Cities. These Precancels would be an awesome topical collection in them selves.

C.W. they are inexpensive and fun to play with..we stamp collectors are always looking for a find..doesnt have to cost money !!

That's right,guys. Precancels are very interesting and can be as small as just collecting for one state or collecting for all the US or perhaps just one country.I will copy a page of precancels so you can see what I have. I really like the history behind them.

Gussyboy1

Not sure you can make out all the cities :
2cent Washington Chicago,Il (have extras)
2cent Washington New York, NY (have ")
" Foxboro,Mass
" Detroit ,Michigan
" Toldedo,OHio (one extra)
" Columbus, Ohio
"Indianapolis, IND
" Rochester, Minnesota
" Milwaukee, Wisconsin

1cent Liberty green New York, NY
" Chicago, Illinois
" Leesburg, Ohio
" Indianapolis, IND

1 cent Franklin green Chicago, Illinois (have extras)
" Milwaukee, Wisconsin
" Central City, Nebraska
" Miami, Florida
" Indianapolis, IND
" Warrenton, PA
" Washington, DC( have one extra)

5cent Roosevelt blue Boston, Mass

3cent For Defense purple Cleveland, OHio (1 extra)
3cent purple Washington Cleveland, OHio

50cent purple (?)Theatre from Brockton, Mass and Akron ,Ohio,
and Los Angeles Calif

2cent Jefferson (?) Pawtucket, Rohde Island
(The rest are cancels that I like,2 stock transfer stamps,
and a 20 series 107 Class A Cigarette US Internal Rev stamp (Dewitt-Clinton--just so you know what they are on the page) I have some more to go thru yet.
Thanks!
Gussyboy1