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Aren't the pre-1940 stamps just "pieces of paper, and free money for the post office if they were never used (which is desirable if you're looking for mint spec
by gameshot911 3y ago
Aren't the pre-1940 stamps just "pieces of paper, and free money for the post office if they were never used (which is desirable if you're looking for mint specimens)"?
I agree with your initial point, but don't follow your distinction at the end.
- WalterBright 3y ago> Aren't the pre-1940 stamps just [...] Yes, absolutely. It's just that the post offices did not recognize the money-making potential of releasing endless varieties of commemorative stamps. Once they did, however, it was game over for philately.