Locy Code SL Examples

Code SL

An SL postmark code indicates a Straight Line Marking.

The following postmark is classified as Code SL3bs (46x2)

Code SLK

"SLK" is a Straight Line Killer, struck alone across the stamp.

The top postmark is classified as Code SLKts (37x3)
The bottom postmark is classified as Code SLKb (32x4)

So how is an SL marking different from an SLK marking?

Code SLP

"SLP" is a Straight Line Postmark, with the date added by a separate stamp.

The following postmark is classified as Code SLPb (46x5)

 

Last Updated: July 18, 2000
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Locy System for Classifying Naval Postmarks, As Revised ©, of the Universal Ship Cancellation Society is excerpted and reprinted with permission.