Multipost Stamp Affixer circa 1912

An Affixing Machine is a machine that affixes postage stamps to an envelope, postcard or wrapper.[1] Affixing machines first appeared in the 1850s[2] but were not widely used until the early 20th century.[3] Stamp affixing machines were brought about by the need to mechanically affix stamps for bulk processing of mail.[4] A secondary reason for the machines was to make the theft of stamps more difficult[5] for employees with access to a large inventory of coils. The first widespread machine was created in 1884 by Engle Frankmussler,[6] a Norwegian, who created the ‘Postage Stamp Affixing Machine’ as it was then called, was a crank-operated hardy machine that was effective but vulnerable to tampering. [7]

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References

  1. ↑ George P. Howard, The Stamp Machines and Coiled Stamps (H. L. Lindquist, 1943)
  2. ↑ "Spink Shreves Galleries Sale - 117 Page 41". stampauctionnetwork.com. Retrieved 2019-02-05.
  3. ↑ "GUIDE TO US VENDING AND AFFIXING MACHINE PERFS 1907-1927-Subway Stamp Shop Inc". www.subwaystamp.com. Retrieved 2019-02-05.
  4. ↑ "Live Stamps: Make Your Next Mailing Personal". CPS Cards. 2016-11-03. Retrieved 2019-02-05.
  5. ↑ "An Incomplete History Of Stamp Affixing Machines". www.angelfire.com. Retrieved 2019-02-05.
  6. ↑ "What is a Franking Machine, The History Of Franking". FrankingMachine.co.uk. Retrieved 2019-02-05.
  7. ↑ What Is A Franking Machine?: What are franking machines used for? Retrieved 2018-08-08.


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