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Various Themes in the Meter, Slogan and Special Cancellations of Five Countries

This blog deals with meter, slogan and special cancellations which are used by post offices to postmark letters, postal cards, special covers and other postal items. The meter, slogan and special cancellations on display come from Australia, Japan, Poland, Slovenia and the United States of America. 

Bald Eagle in the 1994 Meter Cancellation of the United States of America (USA) with a Postage Fee of US$ 0.70; Cut Item from Cover

Bald Eagle in the 1994 Meter Cancellation of the United States of America (USA) with a Postage Fee of US$ 0.70; Cut Item from Cover

Bald Eagle in the 1988 Meter Cancellation of the United States of America (USA); Meter Cancellation on Letter (Used Cover) Sent to My Dear Departed Mother; Addresses Altered for Safety and Privacy Reasons

Bald Eagle in the 1988 Meter Cancellation of the United States of America (USA); Meter Cancellation on Letter (Used Cover) Sent to My Dear Departed Mother; Addresses Altered for Safety and Privacy Reasons

Bald Eagle in the Meter Cancellation of the United States of America (USA) with a Postage Fee of US$ 0.24; Cut Item from Cover

Bald Eagle in the Meter Cancellation of the United States of America (USA) with a Postage Fee of US$ 0.24; Cut Item from Cover


Cross of Christ and College School in the 1997 Meter Cancellation of Australia; Meter Cancellation on Used Cover

Cross of Christ and College School in the 1997 Meter Cancellation of Australia; Meter Cancellation on Used Cover

Cross of Christ and Primary School in the 1997 Meter Cancellation of Australia; Meter Cancellation on Used Cover

Cross of Christ and Primary School in the 1997 Meter Cancellation of Australia; Meter Cancellation on Used Cover


Visit of Pope John Paul II in the 1991 Meter Cancellation of Poland; Cut Item from Cover

Visit of Pope John Paul II in the 1991 Meter Cancellation of Poland; Cut Item from Cover

Dolphin in the 1998 Meter Cancellation of Australia; Cut Item from Cover

Dolphin in the 1998 Meter Cancellation of Australia; Cut Item from Cover


Year of the Ox in the 1997 Meter Cancellation of Japan; Meter Cancellation on Postal Card; Name and Address Altered for Safety and Privacy Reasons

Year of the Ox in the 1997 Meter Cancellation of Japan; Meter Cancellation on Postal Card; Name and Address Altered for Safety and Privacy Reasons

Visit of Pope John Paul II and Pope Mobile in the 1995 Meter Cancellation of Slovenia; Meter Cancellation on Postal Card

Visit of Pope John Paul II and Pope Mobile in the 1995 Meter Cancellation of Slovenia; Meter Cancellation on Postal Card


Company Ad in the 1995 Slogan Cancellation of Australia; Slogan Cancellation on Used Cover

Company Ad in the 1995 Slogan Cancellation of Australia; Slogan Cancellation on Used Cover

Trout in the 1999 Slogan Cancellation of the United States of America (USA); Slogan Cancellation on Used Cover; Address Altered for Safety and Privacy Reasons

Trout in the 1999 Slogan Cancellation of the United States of America (USA); Slogan Cancellation on Used Cover; Address Altered for Safety and Privacy Reasons


Visit of Pope John Paul II to Canberra in the Special Cancellation of Australia Dated November 24, 1986; Cut Item from Special Cover and Slightly Enlarged

Visit of Pope John Paul II to Canberra in the Special Cancellation of Australia Dated November 24, 1986; Cut Item from Special Cover and Slightly Enlarged

Visit of Pope John Paul II to Melbourne in the Special Cancellation of Australia Dated November 28, 1986; Cut Item from Special Cover and Slightly Enlarged

Visit of Pope John Paul II to Melbourne in the Special Cancellation of Australia Dated November 28, 1986; Cut Item from Special Cover and Slightly Enlarged

Visit of Pope John Paul II to Brisbane in the Special Cancellation of Australia Dated November 25, 1986; Cut Item from Special Cover and Slightly Enlarged

Visit of Pope John Paul II to Brisbane in the Special Cancellation of Australia Dated November 25, 1986; Cut Item from Special Cover and Slightly Enlarged


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