80 Years Ago in Mekeel's: Seebeck Stamps.

This article provides a historical account of "Seebeck" stamps, which were postage stamps produced by Nicholas F. Seebeck and his company, the Hamilton Bank Note Co., in the late 19th century. Seebeck made agreements with the governments of Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Ecuador to supply postage stamps and postal stationery for a period of ten years in exchange for certain benefits. However, these stamps became highly unpopular among stamp collectors due to the ability to reprint them indefinitely, leading to a decline in their value. The contracts eventually ended, and today, these stamps are considered an interesting study and can be difficult to obtain in good condition. The given text appears to be a list of various stamps and their prices. It includes different sets such as Set 69.00, 3139-40 Pacific 97, 3209-10 Trans-Mississippi, and others. The prices range from $3.50 to $24.95. The text also mentions a minimum order of $10 and additional charges for postage and insurance. The contact information for placing an order is provided at the end. [Extracted from the article]