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Stamp Collection USA Edition tst

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Stamp Collestion Series. USA Edition. western union . stamp has a small voided hole in the center, which proves it’s authenticity. Meaning it was legitimate and was used once.

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The “American Rapid Telegraph Company” (Am Rapid Tel Co) and the 25-cent stamp it issued are related to a bygone era of communication technology: telegrams. Here’s a breakdown:

American Rapid Telegraph Company (Am Rapid Tel Co):

  • Operated from 1881 to 1887 as a competitor to Western Union in the United States.
  • Offered telegram services, a faster and more expensive way to send messages compared to traditional mail.
  • Telegrams used a coded system to represent letters and punctuation, reducing the number of characters transmitted and lowering costs.

25-Cent Stamp:

  • It’s likely a commemorative stamp issued by the US Postal Service to acknowledge or celebrate the American Rapid Telegraph Company or a specific event related to it.
  • Since Am Rapid Tel Co only existed from 1881 to 1887, the stamp would also date back to that period, making it a historical piece.

Additional Points:

  • The 25-cent denomination might have been a specific rate for telegram messages offered by Am Rapid Tel Co.
  • These stamps are likely collector’s items due to the short lifespan of the company.

 

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