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I came across another cache of embossed envelopes and a good number have similar bands and marks on the band. Can anyone help me understand what they mean?  |
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I have not seen one of those before but I think it helps ID the stationary by filling in a Scott #, watermark, die #, variety type, diameter size, & ? maybe envelope paper type. It looks to be manufactured by the C. L. Young company. I imagine someone with more knowledge will correct any errors I've made and fill in the blanks. Neat item. |
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No = Scott #
Wmk = Watermark
Die = Die #
Var = Variety (if any)
Size = Envelope Size
Knf = Knife # |
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Thanks revstampman. I knew someone would clean up my attempt to answer the question. |
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So, thanks, but why, based on the other info, is it so difficult to give Scott #? |
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The person who filled out the band simply did not know. These are very difficult to positively ID.
So Yes! It's hard to assign a Scott# |
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More serious collectors of postal stationary know the #'s of the more common types(which this is one of). They collect by Die and Knife. By the way it is Type U92 Scott # is #U422 (Looks like Die 1) |
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Can you elaborate a little more on the collectors of Die and Knife... ; this may be a key to a lot of what I've got that I've no clue about. Thanks |
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Compliments of Ask Phil
Knife: 1: the cutting edge of the machine which cuts the envelope blank. 2: the size and shape of the die-cut papers from which the envelopes are folded.
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Posted 07/14/2010 9:31 pm
