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Prior to react U.S.A. stamps, those labeled Mail America appeared. This example is red and blue printed on white stock. Perhaps it is a forerunner as described by the auction house from which these examples were obtained.
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A second version of the Mail America stamp again on glossy stock.. Both Mail America stamps react to long wave (LW) ultraviolet (UV).
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The mint block of react stamps shown below have dull gum, are printed on non-glossy paper and are non-reactive under LW UV.
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A closer look at the block at 300 dpi showing more detail and making the rouletting more apparent.
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The react stamp on the usage below is printed on glossy stock and is reactive under LW UV.
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Two other different react stamps. Neither envelope has USPS postage. One has a Salt Lake City return address, the other does not have a return address. Both stamps are also on glossy stock and reactive to LW.
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Below are 300 dpi scans of the react stamps from the above usages.
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I have no information as to the cost to the user of the react service nor do I know if the service was simply a private delivery service, a mail consolidator or some other combination of services. I would appreciate any information you might be able to share.
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