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Albino postal stationery
I recently got a lot containing a U.S. 1c circular die stamped envelope with
an albino impression. The impression is quite faint and completely free of ink - probably was made when one piece of paper slipped behind another so the top piece got all of the ink and most of the embossing. I checked a few websites and also looked at eBay, but I found very few comparable items - mine is a window envelope in the smaller size - just a little longer than a modern US First Day Cover. Anybody have an idea of the value? - I'll probably put it in an APS circuit book rather than on eBay, since a scan would look an awful lot like a plain envelope - really has to be seen. Ada |
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I find the albino's in used condition to be the most curious.
Otherwise, in unused condition it's hard to say. For these types of issues I believe they sell at a discount?? The stationary collectors are most particular about condition and printing errors as these are not that uncommon. -a "Ada Prill" wrote in message ... I recently got a lot containing a U.S. 1c circular die stamped envelope with an albino impression. The impression is quite faint and completely free of ink - probably was made when one piece of paper slipped behind another so the top piece got all of the ink and most of the embossing. I checked a few websites and also looked at eBay, but I found very few comparable items - mine is a window envelope in the smaller size - just a little longer than a modern US First Day Cover. Anybody have an idea of the value? - I'll probably put it in an APS circuit book rather than on eBay, since a scan would look an awful lot like a plain envelope - really has to be seen. Ada |
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If I recall the old stamped envelope printing process correctly, the paper that
was cut to shape, run through the printing/embossing press and then folded into envelopes (that's why the embossing doesn't go through to the back of the envelope). Albinos occured when two sheets of paper went through the press at the same time, stuck together. Both got embossed but only the top one got the ink. Apparently this was a common problem for albinos seem to be fairly common. They aren't as spectacular as other errors, and don't seem to command a big premium, maybe a few dollars unless the basic envelope is scarce. A used albino would be a different matter, as most postal clerks wouldn't notice the colorless embossed stamp. I can picture some interesting auxiliary markings. I'm told that the albino is a thing of the past. Today's stamped envelopes, even if embossed, are made from a continuous roll of paper so two can't go through the press together. |
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Hi, Dave,
Yes, that must have been the way my albino was made, as on the inside of the envelope you can see the mirror image of a corner card from a California bank. So both the embossing and the corner card printing must have been done before the folding, and the ink from the corner card of the sheet below this one crocked off on the albino. Even if it's worthless, it sure is interesting. Ada "Dave Kent" wrote in message ... If I recall the old stamped envelope printing process correctly, the paper that was cut to shape, run through the printing/embossing press and then folded into envelopes (that's why the embossing doesn't go through to the back of the envelope). Albinos occured when two sheets of paper went through the press at the same time, stuck together. Both got embossed but only the top one got the ink. Apparently this was a common problem for albinos seem to be fairly common. They aren't as spectacular as other errors, and don't seem to command a big premium, maybe a few dollars unless the basic envelope is scarce. A used albino would be a different matter, as most postal clerks wouldn't notice the colorless embossed stamp. I can picture some interesting auxiliary markings. I'm told that the albino is a thing of the past. Today's stamped envelopes, even if embossed, are made from a continuous roll of paper so two can't go through the press together. |
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