Cut Square Help Group 1

Once again I've tried to go through the cut squares I have. Thought I had it nailed down until I turned to the next catalog page and found more of the same design.

Are these all the same ?










I know the paper is different, but the designs ?

I'll go out on a limb and suggest that based on my Scott Specialized Catalog your examples are of "DESIGN U67" which equates to Scott Catalog Nos. U277 to U284.

The exact identification depends on specific paper color type which is not always apparent due to scanning variances and comparing original colored paper used against the aging of the paper over time, which can result in very subtle color differences.

Someone with more detailed postal stationery catalogs may be able to provide further information.

I agree with wt1 as to identification.

The UPSS catalogs often have a "back of the book" section for working dies, but not for this issue.

There is another die (associated with U288-W292) which is very similar and has high catalog values. The bottom right corner of the bust is highly rounded. Since that portion of the bust on the "normal" issue is subject to wear, it can become rounded to an extent and entice the wishful thinkers.

Thanks !

This one here could be the most confusing design of all of them. Guesses on this one ?

U1 or U2, depending on the paper.

I recently bought a nearly full set of the first envelope issues. Any or all available for a reasonable offer.