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Wanted U.S. Scott 231 Broken hat types - RICHARD - 27-09-2025
Wanted any and all U.S. Scott 231 types new used and on covers. Email me at richardziggy65@gmail.com
RE: Wanted U.S. Scott 231 Broken hat types - Edward - 01-06-2026
Copy of my 231 broken hats. Thought I would try a post now that Roy has uploads working.
RE: Wanted U.S. Scott 231 Broken hat types - Webmaster - 01-06-2026
Let's make this thread useful to those that don't know what a "broken hat" variety is (and don't own a Scott US Specialized catalogue). Who will volunteer to upload good enlargements of the regular and the variety?
Rou
RE: Wanted U.S. Scott 231 Broken hat types - Barbara - 03-06-2026
I'll volunteer!
Here are two of the same stamp, the USA, 1893, Columbian stamp (Scott #231).
Note the arrow pointing to the hat of one person in the crowd.
The top stamp shows the brim of the hat solid, this is a "normal" version of this stamp.
The bottom stamp shows the brim of the hat "broken" as if a bite was taken out of it. The bottom stamp is called the "Broken Hat".
scott-231-1893-2-cents-columbian.jpg (Size: 153.83 KB / Downloads: 16)
This was caused by a printing plate flaw, and is very collectable and fun to find!
Anything to add?
RE: Wanted U.S. Scott 231 Broken hat types - Janet MacD - 05-06-2026
Roy, thank you for requesting an explanation and saving me from Googling.
Barb, thank you for the very clear illustration and explanation!