W. H. SMITH & SON Wrappers
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CemilB
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W. H. SMITH & SON Wrappers
Hi All,
I wonder whether anybody collects W. H. SMITH & SON wrappers. I noticed something some time ago, but never quite got to look at it more carefully (yet). Front and back (or, maybe inside & outside) of one of the wrappers:
Then, I looked at this one: When I held it up to the light, I saw this: So, it looks to me like that was the way the folks at W. H. SMITH were segregating the wrappers to be used for particular publications. I have a couple more examples, but have not yet gone methodically through my other examples.
Was there ever a study of these? How were these wrappers manufactured and then used in the supply chain? Has there been a list of publications handled by W. H. SMITH? Are there any references to this?
I would appreciate any information you might have.
Cemil
I wonder whether anybody collects W. H. SMITH & SON wrappers. I noticed something some time ago, but never quite got to look at it more carefully (yet). Front and back (or, maybe inside & outside) of one of the wrappers:
Then, I looked at this one: When I held it up to the light, I saw this: So, it looks to me like that was the way the folks at W. H. SMITH were segregating the wrappers to be used for particular publications. I have a couple more examples, but have not yet gone methodically through my other examples.
Was there ever a study of these? How were these wrappers manufactured and then used in the supply chain? Has there been a list of publications handled by W. H. SMITH? Are there any references to this?
I would appreciate any information you might have.
Cemil
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johnhbarker@btinternet.com
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Re: W. H. SMITH & SON Wrappers
Hello all,
Jan Kosniowski lists the WHSmith wrappers in Volume 3 of his 'Postal Stationery Newspaper Wrapper Catalogue - see the review in the PSSJ #91.
For a look at the use of postal wrappers covering many of the markings, printed, manuscript etc refer to John Courtis' 'Analysis of Worldwide Postal Wrappers, 2 volumes, reviewed in PSSJ #100. WH Smith distributed newspapers, magazines etc in vast numbers by post and it would seem that matching newspapers with their appropriate wrapper was essential to efficient working.
Jan Kosniowski lists the WHSmith wrappers in Volume 3 of his 'Postal Stationery Newspaper Wrapper Catalogue - see the review in the PSSJ #91.
For a look at the use of postal wrappers covering many of the markings, printed, manuscript etc refer to John Courtis' 'Analysis of Worldwide Postal Wrappers, 2 volumes, reviewed in PSSJ #100. WH Smith distributed newspapers, magazines etc in vast numbers by post and it would seem that matching newspapers with their appropriate wrapper was essential to efficient working.
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CemilB
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Re: W. H. SMITH & SON Wrappers
Thank you, John. I am familiar with the W H Smith wrappers and the Kosniowski catalog is my first goto source. I will have to look at Dr. Courtis' book, of which I am aware, but have not yet consulted.
My question was specifically whether there was a study of how these were handled during the packaging and mailing operations.
Speaking of the Kosniowski catalog, I use it heavily and have plenty of unlisted items. If ever somebody continues his work, I would be interested in contributing those. Mentioning, just in case.
Best.
Cemil
My question was specifically whether there was a study of how these were handled during the packaging and mailing operations.
Speaking of the Kosniowski catalog, I use it heavily and have plenty of unlisted items. If ever somebody continues his work, I would be interested in contributing those. Mentioning, just in case.
Best.
Cemil
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johnhbarker@btinternet.com
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Re: W. H. SMITH & SON Wrappers
Hello Cemil,
Unfortunately Jan Kosniowski passed away some time after publication of his catalogue. As far as I am aware no one has taken on the task of recording 'new finds'. I will raise this matter in the next issue of the PSS Journal. As with all catalogues, as soon as they are published, new finds appear out of the woodwork! I would be happy to receive any comments on this.
John
Unfortunately Jan Kosniowski passed away some time after publication of his catalogue. As far as I am aware no one has taken on the task of recording 'new finds'. I will raise this matter in the next issue of the PSS Journal. As with all catalogues, as soon as they are published, new finds appear out of the woodwork! I would be happy to receive any comments on this.
John