What are precancels?

Precancels are postage stamps that have been canceled before being used on letters or packages. Typically they are stamps cancelled with two lines, and the city and state where they were mailed. I like them because of the many ways you can collect them, and the affordability of most of them. Above all, the best part of collecting precancels are the other great collectors you’ll meet along the way.

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Members click HERE to go to the Forums to Buy & Sell Precancels and View PSS Meeting Zoom Videos!

**SAVE THE DATE***  August 4-9, 2025
PSS 104th Convention:  Albuquerque New Mexico

Precancel Stamp Society (PSS) Information:

• Application for Membership: – First Year Just $5!
• PSS Publications for Sale
• PSS Publications for Sale – Discounted for PSS Members
• PSS Club Information and History
• Upcoming Events: Meet fellow precancel collectors
• Free Sample Periodical – The Precancel Forum
• Free Precancel Albums, Files, and Software for Download
• PSS Computer Program for MS Windows Free Download
• PSS Members Only

General Precancel Information:

• Getting Started: Precancel basics for beginners and the curious
• Articles: More in-depth precancel details
• Literature: Precancel catalogues & journals and where to find them
• Glossary of Terms: Definitions for precancel collectors
• Styles & Devices: PSS precancel styles and device photos
• History: Important dates in precancel history
• Dealers: Where to find precancels
• PSS Facebook Group: Interact with other collectors & learn more
• Related Links: Other precancel web sites

• Updated April 6, 2021