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Scroll down to see the franking on this cover. Is this franking similar to a US postal meter strip or ??? See the enlargement below.

I need some help with this stamp. Is it a postage stamp? From what country?

(Click to see more) This cover has a strip of 5 seals and is stamped "received without contents." Presumably the flap was sealed at by a postal worker when it was received at the "East Pasadena Sta(ion)" as noted on the cancellation on the seals. This is Scott number OX39. The 1972 postmark ind

This Venezuelan stamp is not specifically identified in Scott, but is similar to Scott #128. The original issue of this stamp, with the color gray, in 1892 was intended to be used both for postage and other revenue. In 1895 the use of the stamp for either purpose was banned by decree and subseque

Is this an abbreviation? What for?