Handcanceling
Handcanceling is a term used in the postal service to describe the process of marking a stamp on a piece of mail to prevent its reuse. This is typically done by a postal worker who applies a cancellation mark, often a rubber stamp with a date and post office name, over the stamp. This mark is intended to show that the stamp has been used and cannot be used again for postage.
The primary purpose of handcanceling is to prevent mail fraud and ensure that each piece of mail
The appearance of a handcanceled mark can vary depending on the postal service and the type of