Affixing machine explained

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 machine that was effective but vulnerable to tampering. ^[7]

See also

• Postage meter

External links

• Private Perforations on U.S. Vending and Affixing Machine Coil Stamps
• The Story of the Private Perforation Companies: Illustrated coil stamp affixing and vending machines
• An Incomplete History Of Stamp Affixing Machines
• GB Stamp Rolls - Affixing & Vending

Notes and References

1. George P. Howard, The Stamp Machines and Coiled Stamps (H. L. Lindquist, 1943)
2. Web site: Spink Shreves Galleries Sale - 117 Page 41. stampauctionnetwork.com. 2019-02-05.
3. Web site: GUIDE TO US VENDING AND AFFIXING MACHINE PERFS 1907-1927-Subway Stamp Shop Inc.. www.subwaystamp.com. 2019-02-05.
4. Web site: Live Stamps: Make Your Next Mailing Personal. 2016-11-03. CPS Cards. 2019-02-05.
5. Web site: An Incomplete History Of Stamp Affixing Machines. https://web.archive.org/web/20071127204633/http://www.angelfire.com/pr/perfinsoc/articals/Feb2003/Feb2003.html. dead. November 27, 2007. Angelfire. 2019-02-05.
6. Web site: What is a Franking Machine, The History Of Franking. FrankingMachine.co.uk. en-GB. 2019-02-05.
7. https://companycompare.co.uk/what-is-a-franking-machine/ What Is A Franking Machine?: What are franking machines used for?