United States Precancel Collection

United States · 1900 ·

This is a collection of United States precanceled stamps. Precancels are stamps that have been canceled by the post office before being sold to bulk mailers, streamlining the mailing process. The collection spans various designs and eras, showcasing different types of precancellation marks.

Precancels were widely used in the United States, especially from the late 19th century through the mid-20th century, to handle large volumes of commercial mail efficiently before the advent of postage meters.