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The scan will explain the different types!
Would be interested if sor members have all 3 types?
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I only have type 2 so far.
I'm actually more interested in Michigan Wheel of Fortune cancels as of late.
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What's the background of those Wheel of Fortune, it would be nice to see one?
Are there different types?
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Wheel of Fortune Cancels
The current "expert" in the area of Wheel of Fortune postmarks is Larry Rausch.
He offers a free download of his Handbook on these cancellations at the site of the Rochester Philatelic Society. This is an excellent resource, and Larry makes regular updates as new information is received.
http://www.rpastamps.org/wof.html
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I was not sure whether to post here or in a new thread. I assumed that anyone who saw this information would be more curious about these Wheel of Fortune cancellations if they saw it posted here rather than in a new thread.
Please move to a new thread if you feel I posted it here in error.
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08:08:28pm
Amazing stamps Vince, thanks for showing!! I have a couple (One type I and one type III, I think) but yours are incredible! I pick up fancy cancels when I have a chance and have some really nice ones. It would be a great area to collect but it could get a bit pricey!
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@vinman
Very nice and well done 3 types.
Years ago I heard there might be a type 4, but could not ever find out any info. Have you heard of type 4?
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08:35:33pm
Can you name this one for me. It's an interesting swirl pattern, I'm just curious if it has a name.
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08:42:01am
"Your stamp was struct twice with a target/bullseye cancel that gives it a swirl look.
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I see it now, I never even thought of that! Thanks!
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Vincent!
I did not realize that either when I saw the stamp on Harvey's Post of The Page.
Here is a nice and strong bullseye cancel on a 159 6c.
I love collecting fancy cancels on better stamps, and fancy cancels in general.
I especially would like to acquire a Wheel of Fortune Cancel for my set.
-Ari 
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09:00:51pm
"I especially would like to acquire a Wheel of Fortune Cancel for my set."
Me too!! I'm bidding on one on E-Bay right now but it'll probably go too high. Did they come in more than one colour? The one I'm bidding on is black but I think I've seen a blue one somewhere! It's a great fancy cancel!!
"The Wheel of Fortune cancellation was a rubber stamp used to cancel postage from 1880–1887. The F.P. Hammond Company of Aurora, Illinois produced the stamp"
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As far as wheel of furtune cancels go, there are hundreds and hundreds used, mabe thousands!y
The rubber stamp companying numerous companies making the rubber stamps.
You should be able find a decent one cheap.
Many different designs for this cancel were made!
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12:10:36pm
"You should be able find a decent one cheap."
I'll do my best!! But remember some of you have access to ways of buying that I do not. If you are in a highly populated area you have local stamp auctions and shows. That's not always true in rural areas! Some of us just stay home and buy on line where deals may be harder to get on some things. Also as I grow older I am losing my patience, along with other things!
So waiting for a deal is not as easy!!!!Login to Like
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Harvey:
eBay search for Wheel for Fortune in category "Stamps".
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=whe ...
Mike
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12:53:56pm
I know how to do the search but the one dealer who seems to have the cheapest prices is one I have had a few bad experiences with. Also the prices do seem to climb for a lot of them over time. You have to be a bit careful to pick sellers you trust!
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I live in a small town but do not have any trouble finding stamps I desire, most of the time finding them are easy!
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Harvey,
eBay can be a good place to get that stuff.
I may get a W-O-F cancel there myself, but I kind of wanted one off cover...
I would never soak on off though!
Here is a slightly Bluer Bullseye cancel in my album.
Pretty nice, right?
It does seem more grey though.
-Ari
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There are 3 types of cog wheel cancels.
The scan will explain the different types!
Would be interested if sor members have all 3 types?
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re: San Franciso Cog Wheel Cancels 3 Types
I only have type 2 so far.
I'm actually more interested in Michigan Wheel of Fortune cancels as of late.
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re: San Franciso Cog Wheel Cancels 3 Types
What's the background of those Wheel of Fortune, it would be nice to see one?
Are there different types?
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re: San Franciso Cog Wheel Cancels 3 Types
Wheel of Fortune Cancels
The current "expert" in the area of Wheel of Fortune postmarks is Larry Rausch.
He offers a free download of his Handbook on these cancellations at the site of the Rochester Philatelic Society. This is an excellent resource, and Larry makes regular updates as new information is received.
http://www.rpastamps.org/wof.html
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I was not sure whether to post here or in a new thread. I assumed that anyone who saw this information would be more curious about these Wheel of Fortune cancellations if they saw it posted here rather than in a new thread.
Please move to a new thread if you feel I posted it here in error.
MikeL
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25 Jan 2025
08:08:28pm
re: San Franciso Cog Wheel Cancels 3 Types
Amazing stamps Vince, thanks for showing!! I have a couple (One type I and one type III, I think) but yours are incredible! I pick up fancy cancels when I have a chance and have some really nice ones. It would be a great area to collect but it could get a bit pricey!
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@vinman
Very nice and well done 3 types.
Years ago I heard there might be a type 4, but could not ever find out any info. Have you heard of type 4?
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Back when I had a bunch! I think, therefore I am - I think! Descartes, sort of!
25 Jan 2025
08:35:33pm
re: San Franciso Cog Wheel Cancels 3 Types
Can you name this one for me. It's an interesting swirl pattern, I'm just curious if it has a name.
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Back when I had a bunch! I think, therefore I am - I think! Descartes, sort of!
26 Jan 2025
08:42:01am
re: San Franciso Cog Wheel Cancels 3 Types
"Your stamp was struct twice with a target/bullseye cancel that gives it a swirl look.
"
I see it now, I never even thought of that! Thanks!
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re: San Franciso Cog Wheel Cancels 3 Types
Vincent!
I did not realize that either when I saw the stamp on Harvey's Post of The Page.
Here is a nice and strong bullseye cancel on a 159 6c.
I love collecting fancy cancels on better stamps, and fancy cancels in general.
I especially would like to acquire a Wheel of Fortune Cancel for my set.
-Ari
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Back when I had a bunch! I think, therefore I am - I think! Descartes, sort of!
27 Jan 2025
09:00:51pm
re: San Franciso Cog Wheel Cancels 3 Types
"I especially would like to acquire a Wheel of Fortune Cancel for my set."
Me too!! I'm bidding on one on E-Bay right now but it'll probably go too high. Did they come in more than one colour? The one I'm bidding on is black but I think I've seen a blue one somewhere! It's a great fancy cancel!!
"The Wheel of Fortune cancellation was a rubber stamp used to cancel postage from 1880–1887. The F.P. Hammond Company of Aurora, Illinois produced the stamp"
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re: San Franciso Cog Wheel Cancels 3 Types
As far as wheel of furtune cancels go, there are hundreds and hundreds used, mabe thousands!y
The rubber stamp companying numerous companies making the rubber stamps.
You should be able find a decent one cheap.
Many different designs for this cancel were made!
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Back when I had a bunch! I think, therefore I am - I think! Descartes, sort of!
28 Jan 2025
12:10:36pm
re: San Franciso Cog Wheel Cancels 3 Types
"You should be able find a decent one cheap."
I'll do my best!! But remember some of you have access to ways of buying that I do not. If you are in a highly populated area you have local stamp auctions and shows. That's not always true in rural areas! Some of us just stay home and buy on line where deals may be harder to get on some things. Also as I grow older I am losing my patience, along with other things!
So waiting for a deal is not as easy!!!!Login to Like
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re: San Franciso Cog Wheel Cancels 3 Types
Harvey:
eBay search for Wheel for Fortune in category "Stamps".
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=whe ...
Mike
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Back when I had a bunch! I think, therefore I am - I think! Descartes, sort of!
28 Jan 2025
12:53:56pm
re: San Franciso Cog Wheel Cancels 3 Types
I know how to do the search but the one dealer who seems to have the cheapest prices is one I have had a few bad experiences with. Also the prices do seem to climb for a lot of them over time. You have to be a bit careful to pick sellers you trust!
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re: San Franciso Cog Wheel Cancels 3 Types
I live in a small town but do not have any trouble finding stamps I desire, most of the time finding them are easy!
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Harvey,
eBay can be a good place to get that stuff.
I may get a W-O-F cancel there myself, but I kind of wanted one off cover...
I would never soak on off though!
Here is a slightly Bluer Bullseye cancel in my album.
Pretty nice, right?
It does seem more grey though.
-Ari
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