Batsto cancels are fairly common since they are aimed at collectors and the pictorial cancels are done frequently. So I've checked this one off my list!
Still, since I'm using the NJ Postal Historical Society's book "New Jersey Postal History" as my guide, I do need a cover for the 1852-1870 and 1882-1911 periods to be complete. And I wouldn't mind an early cover from the current era, like a 1966 first day of post office cover.
But the cancels on the covers you show indicate a ZIP Code...???
I'm guessing that's Hammonton N.J. No one lives in Batsto
The cities below are at least partially located in ZIP code 08037. In addition to the primary city for a ZIP code, USPS also publishes a list of other acceptable cities that can be used with ZIP code 08037. However, if you are mailing something to ZIP code 08037, you should not use any of the cities listed as unacceptable. Choose from the primary or acceptable cities when mailing your package or letter.
Primary city:
Hammonton, NJ
Acceptable:
Batsto
Unacceptable:
Ancora, Blue Anchor, Braddock, Elm, Folsom, Nesco, Rosedale, Sweetwater
Taken from web site https://www.unitedstateszipcodes.org/08037/
There are more demographics on the site.
Went to Batsto yesterday unfortunately the Guy who runs the Post Office had a stroke so it was closed, the envelope was purchased in the Gift Shop with the enclosure included. I had no idea they didn't have a zip code. Next time I'll call first.
re: No Zip Code Post Office in New Jersey
Batsto cancels are fairly common since they are aimed at collectors and the pictorial cancels are done frequently. So I've checked this one off my list!
Still, since I'm using the NJ Postal Historical Society's book "New Jersey Postal History" as my guide, I do need a cover for the 1852-1870 and 1882-1911 periods to be complete. And I wouldn't mind an early cover from the current era, like a 1966 first day of post office cover.
re: No Zip Code Post Office in New Jersey
But the cancels on the covers you show indicate a ZIP Code...???
re: No Zip Code Post Office in New Jersey
I'm guessing that's Hammonton N.J. No one lives in Batsto
re: No Zip Code Post Office in New Jersey
The cities below are at least partially located in ZIP code 08037. In addition to the primary city for a ZIP code, USPS also publishes a list of other acceptable cities that can be used with ZIP code 08037. However, if you are mailing something to ZIP code 08037, you should not use any of the cities listed as unacceptable. Choose from the primary or acceptable cities when mailing your package or letter.
Primary city:
Hammonton, NJ
Acceptable:
Batsto
Unacceptable:
Ancora, Blue Anchor, Braddock, Elm, Folsom, Nesco, Rosedale, Sweetwater
Taken from web site https://www.unitedstateszipcodes.org/08037/
There are more demographics on the site.