Handstamp Postmark
Dublin Core
Title
Handstamp Postmark
Alternative Title
Handstamp Postmark
Subject
Orlando (Fla.)
Post offices
Handstamps (Philately)--United States
Postmarks--United States
Description
This is a handstamp postmark that was used to mark postage stamp to prevent reuse. Prior to the advent of stamps to prepay postage, such markings only served to provide information to postal clerks as they handled the stampless envelope. After stamps came into use, cancellations became necessary to void the stamp for repeat usage. This type of stamp cancellation was nicknamed "killer" and featured wavy lines or sometimes bars. This particular handstamp was created by De Guehery's Rubber Stamp Company, which was located at 64 West Robinson Street in Downtown Orlando, Florida, and is now known as Orlando Rubber Stamps and Sign Company.
Source
Original color digital image, September 2015: Orlando Remembered Exhibit, Downtown Orlando Post Office, Downtown Orlando, Florida.
Date Created
ca.1939-2015
Is Part Of
Downtown Orlando Post Office Collection, Orlando Remembered Collection, Orlando Collection, Orange County Collection, RICHES of Central Florida.
Format
image/jpg
Extent
211 KB
Medium
1 color digital image
Language
eng
Type
Physical Object
Coverage
Downtown Orlando Post Office, Downtown Orlando, Florida
De Guehery's Rubber Stamp and Sign Company, Downtown Orlando, Florida
Accrual Method
Donation
Mediator
History Teacher
Civics/Government Teacher
Rights Holder
Copyright to this resource is held by the Orange County Regional History Center and is provided here by RICHES of Central Florida for educational purposes only.
Contributing Project
Curator
Frye, Stephen
Cepero, Laura
Digital Collection
Source Repository
External Reference
Hanmer, R. F. A Collector's Guide to U.S. Machine Postmarks, 1871-1925: With Examples of Later Types. North Miami, Fla. (P.O. Box 611388, North Miami 33261-1388): D.G. Phillips Pub. Co, 1989.
"ORLANDO RUBBER STAMP & SIGN CO." Downtown Orlando. http://www.downtownorlando.com/locations/orlando-rubber-stamps-and-signs/#.VgKrs99VhHx.
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Original Format
1 color digital image
Collection
Citation
Stephen Frye, “Handstamp Postmark,” RICHES, accessed October 31, 2025, https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka/items/show/5577.