30+ year member APS; member of ATA, ISWSC, ATA, PSS, MSS, PMCC, FDCS 16 Dec 2015 01:24:41am
I have an envelope front with a US Scott 319 bisect neatly tied by a St. Louis machine cancel... appears to be address to St. Louis. I know the "Drop Rate" was increased to 2 cents following establishment of city delivery latter in the 19th century. Could this be a drop rate for local pick up at the receiving post office and still charged at the 1 cent rate (thus the 2 cent bisect issue = 1 cent)? How late were US stamps allowed to be bisected and used at 1/2 the original face value. Sorry, no photo... need to learn that technique. Any help appreciated!
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