A new cover -postal stationery - need assistance please?

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A new cover -postal stationery - need assistance please? Dec 6, 2014 9:20:50 GMT -5 kacyds, samb, and 1 more like this

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Post by krash on Dec 6, 2014 9:20:50 GMT -5

According to my Scott specialized catalog (2007) this is a Scott #U293, 1886 2¢ green, entire. Is that correct?
It's torn but I pieced it back together for the scan so I know it's not valuable or anything but I have never had one before and find it fascinating. A good friend sent it to me and I don't know much about this subject and I'm curious as to what is says and why these was used? Any information would be greatly appreciated! Thank you in advance for any information you can provide. -Jeff

Front:

Back:

contents: pg.1

contents: pg.2

Last Edit: Dec 20, 2014 7:28:51 GMT -5 by krash: corrected scott number for proper id and educational purposes

I collect United States Classics, classic covers, Tobacco related covers & bill-heads and World fair ephemera (prior to 1930's)

kacyds Administrator Stamp Bears Supporter Did you hear the joke about the unstamped letter? You wouldn't get it. Posts: 16,132 Location (Country): United States	A new cover -postal stationery - need assistance please? Dec 6, 2014 14:51:39 GMT -5 cbavier, samb, and 1 more like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by kacyds on Dec 6, 2014 14:51:39 GMT -5 Try this Jay.... en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Letter_sheet

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A new cover -postal stationery - need assistance please? Dec 6, 2014 15:44:47 GMT -5 Gordon Lee, cbavier, and 1 more like this

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Post by khj on Dec 6, 2014 15:44:47 GMT -5

The international version is known as the aerogram, where the printed postage paid for overseas airmail. The rate was lower than the normal 1/2 oz overseas airmail rate. However, you were not permitted to enclose anything (additional sheets, pictures, toenail clippings...).

You would fold the letter sheet (all the ones I've seen had 2 folds), and then seal it along the edge flaps. The recipient could easily open the letter by slicing through the flaps with a letter opener/knife or simply cutting with scissors. In your example, the flaps appear to be perforated. So your example is a typical OPENED used letter sheet.

We used to use the aerogrammes quite frequently back in the 1970s. Now they have this things called email, that apparently does allow you to enclose pictures...

I think I still have a few unused ones hidden somewhere...

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krash Gone But Not Forgotten I'm awesome! :) Posts: 1,280	A new cover -postal stationery - need assistance please? Dec 9, 2014 0:49:47 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by krash on Dec 9, 2014 0:49:47 GMT -5 I remember those khj! thanks!
	I collect United States Classics, classic covers, Tobacco related covers & bill-heads and World fair ephemera (prior to 1930's)

cbavier Master Stamp Bear Stamp Bears Supporter Chuck Bavier. I collect U.S. Singles, Se-tenants and Souvenir Sheets and Canadian singles Posts: 1,174 Location (Country): Roscommon, MI. U.S.A.	A new cover -postal stationery - need assistance please? Dec 9, 2014 4:56:50 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by cbavier on Dec 9, 2014 4:56:50 GMT -5 Wow I just got an education.. Thanks kacyds and KHJ.
	Chuck Bavier. I collect U.S. Singles, Se-tenants and Souvenir Sheets and Canadian Singles

samb Super Stamp Bear Posts: 615 Location (Country): Griffin, GA USA	A new cover -postal stationery - need assistance please? Dec 9, 2014 13:06:59 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by samb on Dec 9, 2014 13:06:59 GMT -5 Nice one Krash. I've seen these online and at different shows but have never been able to add one to my collection...YET!!

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A new cover -postal stationery - need assistance please? Dec 20, 2014 7:34:44 GMT -5

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Post by krash on Dec 20, 2014 7:34:44 GMT -5

Wow I got an education too and this has become one of prize possessions just to it's "I been there & done that" appearance as well as my only example! There were quite a few different designs I learned about on other boards (I forget which ones) but this one's design wasn't in circulation long and the Brit "seal" was just a bonus and still controversial/up in the air as to weather it was a necessity or just a decorational seal? It's fascinating. I'm very grateful for the friend who sent it to me! -Jeff

I collect United States Classics, classic covers, Tobacco related covers & bill-heads and World fair ephemera (prior to 1930's)

A new cover -postal stationery - need assistance please?

Post by krash on Dec 6, 2014 9:20:50 GMT -5

Post by kacyds on Dec 6, 2014 14:51:39 GMT -5

Post by khj on Dec 6, 2014 15:44:47 GMT -5

Post by krash on Dec 9, 2014 0:49:47 GMT -5

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