6 results for stemmed:postag
(Jane mentioned the 4¢ postage stamp on the object; strictly speaking the stamp is not quite square, but if the stamp had been perceived clairvoyantly perhaps its shape was interpreted as a square.
(“A geometrical figure.” Again, the triangular design, topped by the square containing a dot, just to the right and above the postmark on back of the card. Also—are circles, regarding the postmark itself, geometrical figures? Such a definition also includes the rectangular postage stamp.
(“The color red.” The only thing close to red on the object is the 4¢ postage stamp, current series, bearing Lincoln’s bust. This is a predominant red with a bluish tint. Seth hints at another possible meaning later, but we believe the stamp is the object referred to.
(“Three people. The busts rather than full figures, as three heads for example. I only see the tops of these figures.” Our interpretation: Note that Leonard Yaudes addressed the object to Jane and me, after crossing out the name John. [John happens to be a good friend of Leonard’s, though merely an acquaintance of ours; Leonard evidently made an absentminded mistake in addressing the card.] The address line of the card thus contains three names. Above this line is the postage stamp, bearing the head and shoulders of Lincoln.
(Tracing of cancelled United States postage stamps used in the 6th envelope test, Session 186, September 8,1965.)