Exotic postmarks have an allure and charm about them, especially the more well-known and scarce postmarks, such as mail postmarked from the Titanic or the Hindenburg.
When I heard about an opportunity to possibly receive mail postmarked from Antarctica, I prepared four envelopes and sent them off to the first two addresses listed on this government
website. I wanted to see if I received anything before sending to all three locations.
There's no guarantee that you'll receive your stamped envelopes back, but I thought it was worth a try and was glad to see two of them show up in my mailbox with their deliciously clear postmarks- especially on the envelope above with the postage stamps of Arctic explorers.
These both came from the McMurdo station as you can see from the postmarks above.
I've previously posted about postmarks
here and
here.
Do you collect postmarks? Do you have a favorite or a place you wish you could have one from?
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