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10¢ Horizontal Coil - Most On Cover

Currently, the largest known number of the 10¢ horizontal coil on cover, parcel piece, or tag is: 27.

Description: Strip of 10, strip of 9, strip of 8, and a single paying $2.70 in postage on a 90 ounce First-Class piece. Addressed to The Commonwealth Fund and containing an air mail etiquette label that is mostly covered by the stamps. The Commonwealth Fund, which promotes "affordable quality healthcare for everyone" was founded in 1918 and is located in New York City. The piece was mailed locally in New York City on August 14, 1956 from Grand Central Station.

Owner/Source: Richard Pederson

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The second largest known number of the 10¢ horizontal coil on cover, parcel piece, or tag is: 11.

Description: Eleven of the 10¢ horizontal coil plus three 7¢ air mail stamps on special delivery cover to New York City.

Owner/Source: Submitted for the Fall 2003 edition of the Prexie Era by George Wagner.

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The third largest known number of the 10¢ horizontal coil on cover, parcel piece, or tag is: 7.

Description: Pays 2 times the 3 cent first class domestic rate plus the 65 cent registration fee for items valued $25-$50.

Owner/Source: Willy Knopp

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