Sunday, June 7, 2009

American Express Printed Cancels: Handstamped Dates

In the previous post, Amex printed cancels were shown with incomplete dates or dates completed in manuscript. Some Amex offices used handstamps to complete dates, either with a single numeral to complete the 189x format, or a full 4 digit year date. Below are six stamps demonstrating different types or uses of handstamp dating.

Above, serif printed 189x completed with small handstamped 8.

Sans serif 189x completed with large handstamped 8.


189x completed with small handstamped 9.


189x completed with large handstamped 9.


189x completed with full handstamped 1900.


Printed 1900 complemented by handstamped 1900.

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