Nullmerkkinä

Nullmerkkinä, also known as nullmark or nullmärke, is a term used in the field of philately, the study and collection of postage stamps. It refers to a stamp that has been canceled without any specific postmark or cancellation mark. This type of stamp is often found in collections of stamps from countries that did not use postmarks or where the postmarks were not commonly used.

The absence of a postmark can be due to several reasons, such as the stamp being used for local mail within a city or town, the stamp being used for a specific type of mail that did not require a postmark, or the stamp being used in a country where postmarks were not mandatory. Nullmerkkinä stamps can be valuable to collectors, especially those who specialize in the history of postal services or the development of postmark usage.

In some cases, nullmerkkinä stamps can be particularly rare and valuable, especially if they are from a country or a specific period where postmarks were not commonly used. Collectors often seek out these stamps to complete their collections or to study the history of postal services in a particular region.

The term "nullmerkkinä" is derived from the German word "Nullmarke," which means "no mark." The term is used internationally, although the specific language used may vary depending on the country. For example, in English-speaking countries, the term "nullmark" is commonly used, while in French-speaking countries, the term "marque nulle" is used.