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First, let me welcome you to SOR. I am by no means an expert on stamped envelopes, but you have correctly identified the stamped envelope as Scott illustration U93. However, be aware that there are 9 different dies for this stamp as well as many different colored envelopes. Since some of the dies require measurements, it is very difficult to determine which die you have. I highly suggest that if you do not have a Scotts catalogue that you may check your local library. That way you can see the illustrations assocatiated with each die.
Again welcome and please do not hesitate to ask questions. Some one on SOR will have the answer or be able to point you in the right direction.
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Amy,
Mel sums up the challenge of ID'g the dies of the stamped envelopes. One needs both a Scott catalogue (I think only the US Specialized has the postal stationary, but not sure) AND some kind of gauge to measure differences. I like Linn's mutli-gauge; it's plastic and see through, making measurements much easier, in my mind. Some difference are merely visual (pointy tip vs. round tip, for instance) while others are measured (1.4MM vs 1.5MM). (all these examples are made up).
Postal stationary is one of the more complex areas of US philately. I seldom dig that deep here precisely because of the amount of work; others utterly relish that kind of digging.
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11:28:23am
"Postal stationary is one of the more complex areas of US philately. I seldom dig that deep here precisely because of the amount of work; others utterly relish that kind of digging."
I am a serious US collector but somehow I never got into stationary or "cut squares". It never really appealed to me and after studying the area I decided (thankfully) to stay away. If it is your thing you definitely need a specialized catalog, a good guide and lots of patience. I have a small selection and don't intend to get more!!
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Thank you everyone for your responses. I had a feeling it wouldn't be easy. I do have the Precision US Specialty Multi-Gauge. I'll have to see if I can get a copy of that Scotts issue.
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Scott's specialty volume often comes up here in used condition; some are relatively recent and others quite old. Price typically decreases as it ages. One doesn't need the newest model, especially if one is just starting
I'm glad we didn't scare you away
I've always thought every single exploration i've done in stamps has been worth the effort, even if I abandon the quest at some point
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How can you tell the die #? I don't have a Scotts book. Thank you in advance.
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re: Postal Stationary 2c Design U93
First, let me welcome you to SOR. I am by no means an expert on stamped envelopes, but you have correctly identified the stamped envelope as Scott illustration U93. However, be aware that there are 9 different dies for this stamp as well as many different colored envelopes. Since some of the dies require measurements, it is very difficult to determine which die you have. I highly suggest that if you do not have a Scotts catalogue that you may check your local library. That way you can see the illustrations assocatiated with each die.
Again welcome and please do not hesitate to ask questions. Some one on SOR will have the answer or be able to point you in the right direction.
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re: Postal Stationary 2c Design U93
Amy,
Mel sums up the challenge of ID'g the dies of the stamped envelopes. One needs both a Scott catalogue (I think only the US Specialized has the postal stationary, but not sure) AND some kind of gauge to measure differences. I like Linn's mutli-gauge; it's plastic and see through, making measurements much easier, in my mind. Some difference are merely visual (pointy tip vs. round tip, for instance) while others are measured (1.4MM vs 1.5MM). (all these examples are made up).
Postal stationary is one of the more complex areas of US philately. I seldom dig that deep here precisely because of the amount of work; others utterly relish that kind of digging.
David
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re: Postal Stationary 2c Design U93
"Postal stationary is one of the more complex areas of US philately. I seldom dig that deep here precisely because of the amount of work; others utterly relish that kind of digging."
I am a serious US collector but somehow I never got into stationary or "cut squares". It never really appealed to me and after studying the area I decided (thankfully) to stay away. If it is your thing you definitely need a specialized catalog, a good guide and lots of patience. I have a small selection and don't intend to get more!!
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Thank you everyone for your responses. I had a feeling it wouldn't be easy. I do have the Precision US Specialty Multi-Gauge. I'll have to see if I can get a copy of that Scotts issue.
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re: Postal Stationary 2c Design U93
Scott's specialty volume often comes up here in used condition; some are relatively recent and others quite old. Price typically decreases as it ages. One doesn't need the newest model, especially if one is just starting
I'm glad we didn't scare you away
I've always thought every single exploration i've done in stamps has been worth the effort, even if I abandon the quest at some point
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