Test stamps are non-postal stamps created by postal administrations for use in testing and calibrating stamp vending machines, canceling machines, and other postal equipment. Unlike regular postage stamps, test stamps are not intended for public use and have no face value.

A 2004–05 test stamp of the United States. A test stamp is a label resembling a postage stamp that is used by postal authorities for testing equipment. They generally have the same size and shape as regular stamps, but with a minimal design.

2011年11月28日 · Test stamps, dummy stamps and training stamps are not postage stamps and they are not revenue stamps, but they look like they could be one or the other. Instead, they are stamplike labels that are used by postal administrations to test a stamp technology or postal equipment or to train post office staff.

2025年2月20日 · From time to time, the post office has ordered test stamps of various types. These are non-denominated stamps with no monetary value that can be used in training exercises and to familiarize postal service personnel with new formats. Some of the dummy and test issues have been issued with plate numbers.

Unusual U.S. Test Stamps Can Be Yours Today! This is your chance to own test (“dummy”) stamps printed by the United States to try out different ideas before printing “real” stamps. According to the Scott Specialized Catalogue, these test stamps were used:

These pocket-size stamps make 1, 000 imprints before needing more ink. Use on nonporous surfaces such as plastic, glass, and metal. For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number. Choose from our selection of test stamps, including self-inking rubber stamps, inspection rubber stamps, and more. Same and Next Day Delivery.

2023年1月14日 · Apparently, I do a lot of stumbling in my life, and I coincidentally recently stumbled across what appears to be a few "new" U.S. test stamps. But, there is kind of a weird background. So sit down and buckle in for a brief story.

Buy Set of 3 Test Coil Pairs – Get One FREE. Very collectible but seldom seen, Test Coil Pairs are fun to own. Created primarily to test how stamps were dispensed in coil vending equipment, they were also used by mailers to adjust and test their affixing machines. When you order now you'll get three Test Coil Pairs plus one FREE pair.

54 Unusual U.S. Test Stamps Can Be Yours Today! This is your chance to own 54 mint test (“dummy”) stamps printed by the United States between 1944 and 2006. These stamps were created to try out different ideas before printing “real” stamps.

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