The International Machine Cancel Society

Dedicated to the study of Machine Postal Markings, the Machine Inventors, Patents, and Other Related History

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Society News

Announcement regarding availability of printed MCS publications (from Forum of May 2021)

Stolen Cover/Cancel Still Missing

We have updated the format of the article about Milam and Holmes machine cancels from a 2007 Machine Cancel Forum by A. J. Savakis. We are still requesting more information and examples of this rare machine.

Educational Material, Including Exhibits, Articles, and Publications

We offer a wide variety of Educational materials regarding machine cancels, created by members of MCS. These include exhibits, printed publications, and articles.

Other Items

Machine Cancel Society New Technology and Social Media Projects

Previous News/Announcements

In Memoriam...


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