Announcing the West Chester, PA Straight Line Postmark Census

The West Chester Straight Line postmark was in use from 1812 - 1828. Noteworthy features of the mark include the following dimensions: 23mm x 2mm. All known examples of the mark use red ink.

Fewer than 10 known West Chester Straight Lines have been notated as of early 2026.  This Census website invites submissions of additional covers bearing this mark.

Known West Chester Straight Line covers are displayed below. All items are from the collection of Bill Schultz. To submit items from your own collection or research, email an image of the cover (preferred at least 300 dpi) and information on the item to Bill Schultz (Bill@patriciaschultz.com). Bill and his collaborator, Jasmine Smith, will add new submissions to the census and make the collection publicly available as it develops. 

Feb. 2, 1828, West Chester to Washington, D.C. 

Feb. 2, 1828, West Chester to Washington, D.C. 

July 18, 1827. West Chester to Harrisburg, PA. 

August 2, 1827. West Chester to Harrisburg, PA.

March 17, 1828. West Chester to Washington, D.C.