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....image of a leaf?
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Or a Rorschach test? 
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Looks like a double struck Iron Cross.
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Collecting postmarks, it doesn't matter what the condition of the stamp is, since it's the postmark you're after. Condition will affect the value when if you try to sell, but if another cancel collector is interested, you'll probably get more as it has value to that niche of collectors..
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A desirable bullseye postmark always trumps stamp condition, at least for a cancels collector like me.
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Love adding a great bullseye cancel, but I’d place condition first if I’m only keeping one of each type. Sometimes I keep multiple copies with interesting cancels, selvage or something else unusual.
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07:20:36pm
Condition, somewhat unique postmark, interesting date
and mailing are all subjective.
Generally a partial postmark that does not intrude on
the image or purpose of the stamp is preferred, however
a perfect SOTN is better than a smudged circular date
time stamp.An interesting cancellation adds collecting
points.
But a decently cancelled Sam Houston Commemorative
cancelled at or around 1PM CT, Dallas Texas, 11/22/63
would make up for being poorly centered, nibbed perfs,
a more than minor tear, and smudgy cancel in a heartbeat.
Or 8am 12/07/41 Pearl City, HI.
PS: I should add that actually the Sam Houston Commemorative's
issue date was held back for several months, which means one
with a 11/22/63 date would have had to have been forged later.
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Reminds me of my own predicaments when having to chose between a MNH stamp in perfect condition and a damaged postally used stamp. My gut tells me the second one is still more valuable despite the damage.
So, if I were interested in the cancellation, the stamp condition will be secondary.
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I would favor an interesting postmark or a postally used over condition any day of the week!
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....image of a leaf?
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Or a Rorschach test?
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Looks like a double struck Iron Cross.
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re: postmark vs. condition of stamp
Collecting postmarks, it doesn't matter what the condition of the stamp is, since it's the postmark you're after. Condition will affect the value when if you try to sell, but if another cancel collector is interested, you'll probably get more as it has value to that niche of collectors..
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A desirable bullseye postmark always trumps stamp condition, at least for a cancels collector like me.
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Love adding a great bullseye cancel, but I’d place condition first if I’m only keeping one of each type. Sometimes I keep multiple copies with interesting cancels, selvage or something else unusual.
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07:20:36pm
re: postmark vs. condition of stamp
Condition, somewhat unique postmark, interesting date
and mailing are all subjective.
Generally a partial postmark that does not intrude on
the image or purpose of the stamp is preferred, however
a perfect SOTN is better than a smudged circular date
time stamp.An interesting cancellation adds collecting
points.
But a decently cancelled Sam Houston Commemorative
cancelled at or around 1PM CT, Dallas Texas, 11/22/63
would make up for being poorly centered, nibbed perfs,
a more than minor tear, and smudgy cancel in a heartbeat.
Or 8am 12/07/41 Pearl City, HI.
PS: I should add that actually the Sam Houston Commemorative's
issue date was held back for several months, which means one
with a 11/22/63 date would have had to have been forged later.
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re: postmark vs. condition of stamp
Reminds me of my own predicaments when having to chose between a MNH stamp in perfect condition and a damaged postally used stamp. My gut tells me the second one is still more valuable despite the damage.
So, if I were interested in the cancellation, the stamp condition will be secondary.
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I would favor an interesting postmark or a postally used over condition any day of the week!
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