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Envelopes with postage embossed on them
I've managed to get all the pages in my binders and have been soaking
stamps off of envelopes this weekend. I've run across some though that I find interesting. These are actually embossed into an envelope with postage, I haven't looked through my books yet to see if they're in there though. Do these have a specific name and would they be in any books? Are they actually worth anything? Chris -- Chris KeyID 0xE372A7DA98E6705C 31.11°N 97.89°W (Elev. 1092 ft) --- Posted via news://freenews.netfront.net/ - Complaints to --- |
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Envelopes with postage embossed on them
Chris wrote :
I've managed to get all the pages in my binders and have been soaking stamps off of envelopes this weekend. I've run across some though that I find interesting. These are actually embossed into an envelope with postage, I haven't looked through my books yet to see if they're in there though. Do these have a specific name and would they be in any books? Are they actually worth anything? Chris, The generic term for these 'stamps' printed on a cover, postcard, ...is imprinted stamp http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Imprinted_stamp When the stamp is embossed, one can call it embossed (postage) stamp, sometimes also called indicium http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embossing_(paper) The US ones are - if I recall correctly - mentioned in the US specialised Scott catalog. In the begining of the 20th century, they were collected (as cut squares) and stamp albums had room for them. But nowadays, most people consider that - if separated from the cover - they worth nothing. In France, we call these covers (or post-cards) with a stamp printed on them "entier postal" or "entier". They may be called "entire" in English ??? BTW, welcome back to the hobby, Chris ! -- All the best, Pierre Courtiade (from the Little Brittany - in France) |
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On 23/05/2011 04:47, Pierre COURTIADE wrote:
In France, we call these covers (or post-cards) with a stamp printed on them "entier postal" or "entier". They may be called "entire" in English ??? We call them "postal stationery". -- John Ray |
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Envelopes with postage embossed on them
On 05/22/2011 10:47 PM, Pierre COURTIADE wrote:
Chris wrote : I've managed to get all the pages in my binders and have been soaking stamps off of envelopes this weekend. I've run across some though that I find interesting. These are actually embossed into an envelope with postage, I haven't looked through my books yet to see if they're in there though. Do these have a specific name and would they be in any books? Are they actually worth anything? Chris, The generic term for these 'stamps' printed on a cover, postcard, ...is imprinted stamp http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Imprinted_stamp When the stamp is embossed, one can call it embossed (postage) stamp, sometimes also called indicium http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embossing_(paper) The US ones are - if I recall correctly - mentioned in the US specialised Scott catalog. In the begining of the 20th century, they were collected (as cut squares) and stamp albums had room for them. But nowadays, most people consider that - if separated from the cover - they worth nothing. In France, we call these covers (or post-cards) with a stamp printed on them "entier postal" or "entier". They may be called "entire" in English ??? BTW, welcome back to the hobby, Chris ! Thanks! The ones I have look pretty common, 2 cent, 5 cent etc...I have one Canadian and a few other US ones that look like they came off of some pretty old postcards. I can see this is going to take me awhile to get back into the swing of things. When I was home last month my mom showed my my dad's collection that she's kept, he has I don't know how many binders of stamps and first day covers. Going through the box she gave me there are lots of foreign stamps that are there and also in the book I started when I was a kid. I think I'll seperate all those by country. I have a lot of the envelopes that you get when you're sent stamps on approval that I can use. Chris -- Chris KeyID 0xE372A7DA98E6705C 31.11°N 97.89°W (Elev. 1092 ft) --- Posted via news://freenews.netfront.net/ - Complaints to --- |
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Envelopes with postage embossed on them
On 05/23/2011 09:52 AM, Sir F. A. Rien wrote:
Chris found these unused words: I've managed to get all the pages in my binders and have been soaking stamps off of envelopes this weekend. I've run across some though that I find interesting. These are actually embossed into an envelope with postage, I haven't looked through my books yet to see if they're in there though. Do these have a specific name and would they be in any books? Are they actually worth anything? Chris Unless your material [covers] are common, examine them for unusual features. Postal History is an ever growing field and value is for the 'entire'. Although not specific to your probable situation, one example might be a Penny Red from GB. A single, good 4 margin can be had for about $10, Plated will go for about $60, on cover and plated, can run to $1,000! With the embossed, it's best to keep the entire, some cut the embossing off in a 2" x 2" square - called 'cut squares'. Easily albumed, but significantly lessened in value. Some one dealing with US and having the 'Specialized' can tell you the ratio. Again, common is common, but make sure, first! Thank you, I can see I'll be spending a lot of time getting back up to speed again but that's ok, I need to get away from the television for awhile. Chris -- Chris KeyID 0xE372A7DA98E6705C 31.11°N 97.89°W (Elev. 1092 ft) --- Posted via news://freenews.netfront.net/ - Complaints to --- |
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Envelopes with postage embossed on them
On 5/23/2011 10:52 AM, Sir F. A. Rien wrote:
With the embossed, it's best to keep the entire, some cut the embossing off in a 2" x 2" square - called 'cut squares'. Easily albumed, but significantly lessened in value. Some one dealing with US and having the 'Specialized' can tell you the ratio. Again, common is common, but make sure, first! In Scott 2001 Specialized, the sections are "Stamped Envelopes and Wrappers", U###; followed by "Postal Cards", UX###. In the US, USPS cut squares seems to be more popular, and have a higher relative value, than some other places. For some common items, both square and entire are listed at minimal value. (Exception: cut squares for foreign air mail sheets are not even listed.) The premium for entires is generally less that 2x (less than I thought), ranging up to 4x and occasionally higher, especially for rare mint items. Terry Reedy |
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