1931 2¢ Washington embossed stamped envelope

Updated August 7, 2026

1931 2¢ Washington embossed stamped envelope (U.S. postal stationery) from Salem, Ohio area.IdentificationType: U.S. stamped envelope (postal stationery) with embossed 2¢ red Washington head in oval (“UNITED STATES POSTAGE” / “2 CENTS”).Rate: Correct first-class letter rate in 1931.Corner card (printed return address):FRANCIS E. PRICESTAR ROUTESALEM, OHIOPostmarks: Two overlapping circular date stamps– “MOORESVILLE / MAY 8 / 1-PM / 1931 / IND.”– Partial “SALEM / MAY 5 / 6:30 PM / 1931 / OHIO” with wavy-line machine cancel tying the embossed stamp.Addressee (blue ink):Abram R. PeacockMooresvilleInd.(with “Milan” written below — possible forwarding or alternative address notation).Condition: Typical light aging/toning, minor edge wear and small corner nicks, overall sound and clean for a 95-year-old commercial cover. Embossed stamp is complete and well-tied.This is ordinary Depression-era personal/business correspondence. The “Star Route” designation indicates rural free delivery or contract mail route service out of Salem, Ohio. Catalog ContextThese are common 2¢ Washington embossed envelopes of the late 1920s–early 1930s (Scott U436–U500 range depending on exact die, size, and watermark). Millions were used; no scarce variety is apparent from the front.ValueCommon 1930s 2¢ stamped envelopes with routine town cancels and no special features (advertising, fancy cancel, first-day, error, or historical content) have very modest value.Typical retail / online sales: $4–12.Cleaner or more attractive examples: up to $15.

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