Ruth has a question on today's envelope about the non-conforming stamp placement. I hastily responded by adding to the blog - and said I would research the issue of reusing uncanceled stamps. It was a very easy search and we will delve into this topic a little more - at a later date.
I just wanted to insert this info here - instead of adding it to the previous post. I'll be reviewing all the other *posters* and posting updates:
Poster 5 - Warning - Reusing Postage | |
WARNING!Once a postage stamp has been used, it is a federal crime to: 1. Remove, attempt to remove, or assist to remove cancellation marks from postage. If you have questions concerning the reuse of postage, please contact your local Postal Inspector. Title 18, U.S. Code, Sections 471 and 1720 Poster 5 July 2005 Leslie left a comment (below) - wondering about re-using an uncanceled stamp as part of the design and also adding a new stamp. I think the safe thing to do would be to draw a line across the reused stamp. Hopefully, I can have a meeting with a postal inspector and get some answers. I'd leave this in a reply to the comment - but, I am still trying to figure out why I can't make comments on Blogger. |
oh my! What if you "reuse" the stamp in a design, but ALSO use a new stamp for proper postage? I did this last year with a Halloween stamp but I wasn't trying to use the old stamp as postage: https://snailmailingmadness.blogspot.com/2021/10/
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