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1861 J.H. Prince's Letter Dispatch, Black on White Paper
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Prince’s Letter Dispatch Stamp – A Piece of Postal History
This stamp was produced for use on letters traveling from Portland, Maine, to Boston, Massachusetts. J. H. Prince established the company in 1861 to carry mail by steamer at night. The stamp was engraved by Lowell of Lowell & Brett of Boston. His name is found below the steamship.
Local post stamps like this one are a fascinating corner of American philately. They tell the story of a time when postal delivery was contested ground, with private carriers competing against — and sometimes clashing with — the official postal system. This local stamp is a tangible piece of postal history. Add it to your collection right away.
Prince’s Letter Dispatch Stamp – A Piece of Postal History
This stamp was produced for use on letters traveling from Portland, Maine, to Boston, Massachusetts. J. H. Prince established the company in 1861 to carry mail by steamer at night. The stamp was engraved by Lowell of Lowell & Brett of Boston. His name is found below the steamship.
Local post stamps like this one are a fascinating corner of American philately. They tell the story of a time when postal delivery was contested ground, with private carriers competing against — and sometimes clashing with — the official postal system. This local stamp is a tangible piece of postal history. Add it to your collection right away.
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