Machine Cancel Identifier - Columbia

Your machine cancel was made by a machine sold by the Columbia Postal Supply Company of Silver Creek, New York. The machines made by this company generate a wide variety of markings. In this case, the cancel (killer) is of an unique design in this era of machine cancels. It is made up of alternating vertical lines and horizontal wavy lines. The circular postmark dial is typical of the Columbia machines of this time period.

Here is a picture of a combination Columbia machine impression [16k GIF].

There is a bit more information available about these machines on my Machine Web page.








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