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The E-Sylum: Volume 15, Number 34, August 12, 2012, Article 12
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ENCASED POSTAGE STAMPS!

Dave Bowers kindly forwarded these image reminding me that today is the 150th Anniversary of the awarding of John Gault's patent for U.S. Encased Postage Stamps. I remember being in awe years ago while holding the original patent application while helping Fred Reed research his book on the subject. I collected these for many years. The B.F. Miles is the rarest and eluded me. Thanks for the great photos. -Editor

EP-Steinfeld, S. HB-222 $00.05 2004-06 Stack's Ford-ANR f EP-Steinfeld, S. HB-222 $00.05 2004-06 Stack's Ford-ANR r
An S. Steinfeld 5 cent Encased Postage Stamp

EP-Miles, B.F. HB-182 $00.01 2004-06 Stack's Ford-ANR r
B.F. Miles 1 cent Encased Postage Stamp

I made this close-up of the Steinfeld for those who may have missed it. The patent date of August 12, 1862 is at the bottom of the merchant side.

EP-Steinfeld, S. HB-222 $00.05 2004-06 Stack's Ford-ANR r


Wayne Homren, Editor

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