Hello, I'm Ronald Beller and I'm the artist that created this printed, hand painted/colored cachet. My signature is in the lower right quadrant and also on the back of the envelope. The number 66 located on the back indicates this is my 66th design in the printed, hand painted/colored category.

Edition: #9 of 75
U.S. Scott #: 3642-45
Denomination: .37
Issue Date: July 26, 2002
Issue Location: Rochester, NY

Subject: Antique Toys

Envelope Size: #6



PAYMENT & SHIPPING:
I accept Paypal only as payment method.
I will ship to U.S. addresses only within 48 hours (Monday thru Friday) after payment.
Ships via USPS First Class mail with tracking and insurance.


PAYMENT & SHIPPING:
I accept Paypal only as payment method.
I will ship to U.S. addresses only within 48 hours (Monday thru Friday) after payment.
Ships via USPS First Class mail with tracking and insurance.

If you have any questions, please let me know.

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INFORMATION ON CACHET COLLECTING

First Day of Issue

USPS issues each new stamp on a specific date and in a city which is chosen for its topical relationship to the stamp. The envelope with the cancel is called a First Day Cover. On the very next day, the stamp is put up for sale at all other post offices nationwide. This makes the envelopes that were canceled on the First Day of Issue more rare and thus, more collectible.

A/P Artist's Proof

Artist's proofs are used to work out the design and coloration for each edition, and each proof is slightly different. Before I begin a new series based on a particular stamp, I do 1-10 artist's proofs which are individually unique in design and color. 

APC (Artist's Private Collection)

Artist's proofs created for my own private collection.

Printed/Hand Painted

A cachet (illustration) that is printed onto the cover (envelope) and then painted/colored by hand.

Hand Drawn/Hand Painted

A cachet (illustration) that is applied to a cover (envelope) completely by hand with pen, pencil, brush, etc. Each cachet is made individually and is an original. This makes it more rare as it requires more time to produce.