Is This Envelope Collectible Or Just Creepy?

I found this envelope not sure what to make of it. It is is good shape. I don't have a specialized catalog so I have no idea about stamp. Thanks for any opinions.

Now that I would not touch, That is me now.

That's a great cover. I'm sure that there are any number of collectors who would love to find an envelope like this. There are 8 different dies for this stamp. To me it looks like Die 1; hopefully someone who really knows postal stationary will chime in.

It may be a bit "creepy" but nevertheless, it is still collectible. In fact, in their day the National Casket Company had offices in many larger cities across the US. Even ebay currently has several covers for sale from that firm (most from other cities).

There was a recent court proceeding relative to the sale of the company in the late 1970s. I excerpted the pertinent paragraphs below to give you an idea of the size of the industry and National's part in it ... with 1979 sales of $25.5 million, it was in third place, representing 5% of the industry, so it was quite a big outfit:

I love it. My Grandfather was a mortician. Needless to say we didn't get many trick-or-treaters..lol

Thanks All. And good stuff wt-1, I never realized it was such big business.

dmilkman207 - nice cover - certainly a keeper. I once knew a cover collector who was a chemical engineer and collected covers having a chemical theme (chemical companies, chemical cachets, etc.). I am sure he would "ooh" and "aah" over this one since embalming supplies can be chemical related.

I agree with NCbuckeye. This is definitely a keeper. My brother used to work for a beer distributor and he collects whatever breweriana he can find in philately and covers. It's good because it makes it easier for me to
buy him something for Christamas and birthday. He's also a Sergeant in the 82nd airborne and regardless of how many times during deployments I beg him to mail me something "in the real mail" , it rarely happens.

I like it.. it is unique

I am developing a new found appreciation of it. I agree with unique, that's a good thing. Thanks

Most probably it is a die 1, U411. If the S's measure 2mm or more, then it is die 5, U411d. The other dies can be eliminated with visible attributes from the scan.

U411d has 13 die varieties recognized and priced in the catalog.

You found it at the perfect time of year, too!

Has to be said. It is to die for!

Thanks everyone. I am realizing telling the difference between dies in these is a science all in itself. And we must look on the bright side it was never used. But well said jamesw.

Many collectors would not think that the fact that is unused is "the bright side". I think most stationary collectors probably prefer used covers, although there are certainly collectors of mint postal stationary.

To me, a cover is a cover. Mint has its pristine characteristics for a nice show piece, and canceled has its character. both have their histories.
Great Halloween find!