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Wheel of Fortune Cancellations
This page features the research work of RPA member Larry Rausch into what are commonly called "Wheel of Fortune" cancellations. Variations of these fancy postmarks were used in towns across the United States from the early 1880's into the start of the 1900's, as well as in at least two foreign countries, Guatemala and Mexico.
In November 2019 Larry published a 138 page book on this philatelic specialty now available for downloading below either as the entire book or in five sections. It is complimented by a checklist that may be printed in booklet format. Updates will be posted when available. Click to see the press anouncement about the book's release and a promotional flyer, both as PDFs.
Click here to join my email list to receive book updates when available.
For those interested, this work's first edition (November 2019) is also available as a spiral bound printed version for $21 postpaid to U.S. addresses. Send orders to:
Larry Rausch, 1403 Rivers Run, Rochester, NY 14623
Inquiries may be emailed to stonywoods840@gmail.com.
A number of Larry's articles about Wheel of Fortune cancellations have been published. Click the title to download a PDF version of each.
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Dakota Wheel of Fortune Cancellation, Dakota Collector, Dakota Postal History Society, January 2018
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Georgia Wheel of Fortune Cancellation, Georgia Post Roads, Georgia Postal History Society, Fall 2020
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Illinois Wheel of Fortune Cancellation, Illinois Postal History Society website, Illinois Postal History Society
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Iowa Wheel of Fortune Cancellation, Iowa Postal History Society Bulletin, Iowa Postal History Society, October 2017
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Michigan Wheel of Fortune Cancellation, The Peninsular Philatelist, Peninsular State Philatelic Society, Winter 2019
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New Jersey Wheel of Fortune Cancellation, NJPH, New Jersey State Postal History Society, November 2017
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New York Wheel of Fortune Cancellation, Excelsior!, New York State Postal History Society, September 2017
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North Carolina Wheel of Fortune Cancellation, North Carolina Postal Historian, North Carolina Postal History Society, Spring 2020
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Ohio Wheel of Fortune Cancellation, Ohio Postal History Journal, Ohio Postal History Society, Spring 2019
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Pacific NW Wheel of Fortune Cancellation, Oregon Country, Pacific Northwest Postal History Society, September 2017
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Pennsylvania Wheel of Fortune Cancellation, Pennsylvania Postal Historian, Pennsylvania Postal History Society, February 2018
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Texas Wheel of Fortune Cancellation, Journal of Texas Philately & Postal History, Texas Philatelic Association, February 2018
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Wisconsin Wheel of Fortune Cancellation, Badger Postal History, Wisconsin Postal History Society, May 2017
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Larry Rausch
stonywoods840@gmail.com
Questions, additions, comments welcomed!
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