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GROUP PPS: Private Parcel Service stamps edit

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Private Parcel Service indicia are created by companies such as UPS to indicate prepayment of delivery charges.



Sub-group PPS-A: Indicia from UPS (United Parcel Service) edit

(MSSB 98 (1965)) "United Parcel Service was founded in Seattle, Washington in 1907 . Today, UPS operates a common carrier service In all or parts of 29 states plus the District of Columbia . Intrastate and interstate service is offered by UPS over broad areas. "UPS picks up and delivers packages up to 50 pounds in weight and up to 108 inches in length and girth combined . in all areas it is authorized to serve, UPS provides complete coverage . It will pick up at any point and deliver to any point. "Note : What you refer to as "meters" we designate as UPS Parcel Registers. Also, what you term as "meter stamps" we call UPS Parcel Register Tapes. "Shipper number designations and district prefixes are assigned by the Systems Department in New York. "Large shippers are not required to use UPS Parcel Registers . However, use of one is considered a big timesaver for a shipper sending approximately 100 or more parcels a week. "Customers using UPS Parcel Registers are billed weekly according to the readings taken from the registers . The customer reads the Parcel Register daily . Inc UPS driver checks the reading. "Pitney-Bowes and Postaiia parcel registers are rented to the customers. NCR parcel registers can be purchased . The base portion of the register is bought by the customer . UPS and the manufacturer both hold keys for the parcel registers ."

Note on indicia prints, similar to postage meters, parcel indicia can be said to be composed of up to 3 parts, the indicium itself, potential info in what would be the slug slot on a postage meter, and customer identification and routing information in what would be the slogan/ad slot on a postage meter. There is much variety, way beyond that of indicium, on these items, "with many subvarieties".

 

 

 

 




Reference:

1965-77.      "Meter Stamp Society Bulletin"
1984-88.      Roscoe, Ernest J      "United Parcel Service"     "The Stamp Collector"
c1990?.       Hawkins, Joel A       "United Parcel Service"
1995.           Hawkins, Joel A       "Package Delivery Service"      A Catalog of United Parcel Service (UPS) and other Package Delivery Service Parcel Register Indicia


Index to providers of United Parcel Service ("UPS") Registers

Provider First type Last type Years Note
Pitney Bowes PPS-A01 PPS-A11 Also see PPS-A64
National Cash Register ("NCR") PPS-A12 PPS-A26
POSTALIA PPS-A28
Friden / Singer PPS-A29 PPS-A38
Hasler PPS-A39
Orbitran PPS-A40 PPS-A43
Data Card PPS-A44 PPS-A48
DIGI PPS-A49
TEC America PPS-A50 PPS-A54
MOS Scales PPS-A55
Maker Unknown PPS-A56 PPS-A58
UPS Mail Innovations PPS-A59
UPS SUREPOST PPS-A60
UPS Ground PPS-A61
DEC Direct PPS-A62
Maker Unknown PPS-A63
Pitney Bowes (PB) PPS-A64 Computer Generated








PPS-A01. Pitney Bowes "RF", c1958.

Hawkins Type A(A)1 in 1995 edition.

 

PPS-A01.1 Earliest known use 22 Oct 1958.

" UNITED PARCEL SERVICE" across the top, "DEPENDABLE DELIVERY" centered on shield below
V/F:      00:     
Known usage:
001367
001868      NEW YORK [RRRR]




PPS-A02. Pitney Bowes "RF", c1959.

Size of indicium is 46 x 22 mm.
"Reference: MSSB 98(1965)".


Hawkins Type A(B)1 in 1995 edition.

PPS-A02.1 Earliest known use 19 Jan 1959.

 
On PPS-A02.1, the words UNITED/ PARCEL/SERVICE are 12 mm wide
The portion with the rectangular border is printed by the meter die and the UNITED/PARCEL/SERVICE is on a slug.
Town name at the base of UNITED/PARCEL/SERVICE.
ID# in 30000 series
F/V:      00      (small figures, 2-3mm tall)
Known usage:
30001      CHICAGO
30007      CHICAGO
30013     NEW YORK
30023
30026
30067      NEW YORK
30228


PPS-A02.1(a) Special commemorative slogan

 
" EXPLORING!/THE NEW PROGRAM/FOR BOYS OF/HIGH SCHOOL AGE/BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA"
Known usage:
30007      CHICAGO



Hawkins Type A(B)2 in 1995 edition.

PPS-A02.2

 
On PPS-A02.2, the words UNITED/ PARCEL/SERVICE are 15 mm wide
The portion with the rectangular border is printed by the meter die and the UNITED/PARCEL/SERVICE is on a slug.
Town name at the base of UNITED/PARCEL/SERVICE.
ID# in 30000 series
V/F:      00      (small figures, 2-3mm tall)
Known usage:
30059      LOS ANGELES
30071     CINCINNATI
30123      CLEVELAND
30246      PENNA
30336      NEW YORK


Hawkins Type A(B)3 in 1995 edition.

PPS-A02.3

 
On PPS-A02.3, the abbreviation U/P/S is stacked.
The portion with the rectangular border is printed by the meter die and the U/P/S is on a slug.
State abbreviation or town name stacked to the left of U P S.
ID# in 30000 series
V/F:      00      (small figures, 2-3mm tall)
Known usage:
30236      CHICAGO
30356      N J


Hawkins Type A(B)4 in 1995 edition.

PPS-A02.4

 
On PPS-A02.4, there is no company identification
ID# in 30000 series
V/F:      00      (small figures, 2-3mm tall)
Known usage:
30056
30306
30355
30356



PPS-A03. Pitney Bowes "RF", c1959

Size of indicium is 59 X 21 mm.
"Reference: MSSB 98(1965)".

Hawkins Type A(C)1 in 1995 edition.

PPS-A03.1

 
ID# in 30000,31000 series
V/F:      00      (small figures, 2-3mm tall)
Known usage:
30754
31086


Hawkins Type A(C)2a in 1995 edition.

PPS-A03.2

ID# in 30000 series
V/F:      00      (small figures, 2-3mm tall)
Known usage:
31020




PPS-A04. Pitney Bowes "RF", c1959

Size of indicium is 59 X 21 mm.
Date with parallel lines above and below
"Reference: MSSB 98(1965)".


PPS-A04.1

 
ID# in 31000 series
V/F:      00      (small figures, 2-3mm tall)
Known usage:
31408



Hawkins Type A(C)2b in 1995 edition.

'PPS-A04.2

 
ID# in 31000 series
V/F:      00      (small figures, 2-3mm tall)
Known usage:
31477
31615
31616
31650




Hawkins Type A(C)3 in 1995 edition.

PPS-A05. Pitney Bowes "5208",

Longer indicium
Parallel lines above and below date
Larger box around denomination
"Reference: MSSB 98(1965)".

PPS-A05.1

 
ID# in 35000 series
V/F:       . 00      (small figures, 2-3mm tall)





PPS-A06. Pitney Bowes "RF",

"Reference: MSSB 99(1965)".


Hawkins Type A(D)1 in 1995 edition.

PPS-A06.1

 
Line across the top of the indicium, line equal in width to the other lines.
ID# in 31000, 32000, 33000, 34000 series
V/F:      00      (small figures, 2-3mm tall)



’’’Known usage’’’:
Meter no's State Customer ID City Slogan Slot Type Date Color Note
32100 CT 615 18-977
32292
33417 KA 2820 6-90-066 LENEXA
33484 IL 2317 6-29-568 PEORIA
33632 MO 2371 6-67-935 A MAY19'69 R
34572 NJ 6-63-493 PARAMUS
34927 PA 1317 1-85-416
37992 GA 1781 3-20-815 A SEP17'71 R
38808 GA 1781 3-20-786 A SEP 6'72 R
40091 NC 275 2-12-205 RALEIGH B SEP21'71 R





PPS-A06.1-a    (RRRR)

 
"COMMON / CARRIER" omitted
V/F:      00      (small figures, 2-3mm tall)
Known usage:
37340
37667      NC 1428      2-10-683
37747






PPS-A06.1-b    (RRR)

 
With "U/P/S" and "N/J" arranged vertically to the left of the date.
V/F:      00      (small figures, 2-3mm tall)
Known usage:
34209      NJ R-767      0-68-951      SECAUCUS




PPS-A06.1-c    (RRR)

 
No line across the top of the indicium
V/F:      00      (small figures, 2-3mm tall)


Known usage:
38447      NJ 767      0-68-956






PPS-A06.2

 
No line across the top of the indicium
ID# in 32000, 33000, 34000, 38000 series
ID# in 40000, 41000, 42000, 43000, 44000, 46000 series
ID# in 66000, 67000, 68000, 69000 series
ID# in 90000, 91000, 92000 series
ID# in 4000000 series
V/F:      00      (small figures, 2-3mm tall)


’’’Known usage’’’:
Meter Number State Abbreviation Customer ID City Slogan Slot type Date Color Note
33367 MD 292-944 A APR22'83 R
33417 KA 2820 6-90-066 LENEXA B var JAN14'83 R
33557 NJ 0-66-714 A var OCT21'70 R
33566
38131 MO 2571 6-65-701
40870 CA 917-178 A JUL20'82 R
41158 MN 5-60-502 MINNEAPOLIS
41255 NJ 057-658 KEARNY A var JUN--'87 R
41533 NJ 818 0-68-564 A SEP-2'70 R
41533 NJ 818 0-68-654 A MAR-5'71 Bk
41972 NJ 1922? 4-42-856 NEW ALBANY
43256 CT 0-47-220
44189 WV 2-92-035 GRAFTON B JAN13'82 R
66096
66405 NC 2-13-613
66973 CA 9-34-399 IRVINE
67765
69235 NC 2-14-710 GREENSBORO B NOV-3'80 R
69772 NJ 057-658 KEARNY A var DEC19'86 R
90241
91890 CT 0-34-300 A OCT21'82 R
92150 PA 1216 1-84-497 A NOV27'84 R
92948 NY 136-277 D MAY 7'83 (?) R
4002033 IN 524-354 A JAN19'88 R
4003816 NJ 057-658 KEARNY A var JUN--'87 R
4005838 UT 840-136 D JAN12'84 R
4007172 NJ 057-658 KEARNY A var APR10'87 R
4007591 NJ 057-658 KEARNY A var DEC--'87 R
4009913 NJ 057-658 KEARNY A var AUG--'87 R



PPS-A06.2-a

No line across the top of the indicium
Without F/V
Known usage:
69706
69709
69711
69713



Hawkins Type A(E)1 in 1995 edition.

PPS-A07. Pitney Bowes Model 5301 Parcel Register on Model 5400 or 5500.

Similar to PPS-A06, the shield and package logo slightly smaller.
Indicium measures 49 X 18 mm.


PPS-A07.1

 
V/F:       . 00      (small figures, 2-3mm tall)
Transitioning to a short triad in denominations from $1.00 to $9.99 and no triad from $10.00 on up.
ID# in 35000, 36000, 37000, 38000, 39000 series
ID# in 45000, 46000, 47000, 48000, 49000 series
ID# in 61000, 62000, 63000, 64000, 65000 series
ID# in 70000, 71000 series
ID# in 90000, 93000, 94000, 95000, 96000, 97000, 98000, 99000 series
ID# in 101000 series
ID# in 4100000 series
’’’Known usage’’’:
 
 
Meter no's State Customer ID City Slogan Slot Type Date Color Note
35649 NJ 869 0-69-507 A var APR24'70 BK Slog slot after indicium
36142 NJ 0-62-553
36741 NJ R-767 0-64-399 A var DEC-4'67 R
37865 NY 716 1-40-209 A var AUG-9'71 R
39685 NY R-717 1-59-825 A var MAR27'69 R
45017 NY RN 1-42-091 ROCKVILLE CENTRE B var OCT21'70 R
45017 NY RN 1-42-091 ROCKVILLE CENTRE B var FEB28'72 R
45301 NC/297 2-11-932 MARS HILL B MAR24'70 B
47201 NYRN 1-48-200 B SEP25'90 R
48934 CA 9-05-717 WINDSOR B DEC14'70 R
61379 MD 2-91-518 BALTIMORE
93146
97871 MA 054-952 [ANDOVER] AUG-2'90 R


PPS-A07.1-a     (RRR)

"COMMON / CARRIER" omitted
V/F:       . 00      (small figures, 2-3mm tall)
Transitioning to a short triad in denominations from $1.00 to $9.99 and no triad from $10.00 on up.
Known usage:
36248


PPS-A07.1-b     (RRR)

 
Canadian style date
V/F:       . 00      (small figures, 2-3mm tall)
Transitioning to a short triad in denominations from $1.00 to $9.99 and no triad from $10.00 on up.
Known usage:
101610      Michigan



PPS-A07.1-c     (R)

 
With "ten-dollar" figure as single wheel
V/F:      00.00      (small figures, 2-3mm tall )


Known usage:
4101320      CA      919-246




PPS-A07.2     (RRRR)

 
With an "X" in the Customer Identification Number.
(NOTE: This "X" signifies the machine was a public use as opposed to private)
V/F:       . 00      (small figures, 2-3mm tall)
Transitioning to a short triad in denominations from $1.00 to $9.99 and no triad from $10.00 on up.
Known usage:
46953
47205      KY 1480      CTR 1-20-X80
61061



Hawkins Type A(F)1 in 1995 edition.

PPS-A08. Pitney Bowes (model unknown) Earliest known use 22 Jan 1973

"UNITED PARCEL SERVICE" across top of indicium.
Two horizontal rows of two dots to left of indicium.
Indicium measures 49 X 18 mm.


PPS-A08.1-a

 
short date box, long dashes on right
ID# in 70000, 71000, 34000, 72000, 73000 and 75000 series
V/F:       0. 00      (small figures, 2-3mm tall)
No triad from $10.00 on up.
’’’Known usage’’’:
Meter no's State Customer ID City Slogan Slot Type Date Color Note
70111 TX 750-626 DALLAS
70286 CA 910-809 LOS ANGELES SEP-6'74
70290 WY 820-010 CHEYENNE C var AUG15'86 Bk
70293 MS 031-354 C var JUL31'75 R Note unusual state abbreviation
71629 MC 459-873 JACKSON, MI C JUL10'79 R


PPS-A08.1-b

 
short date box, short dashes on right
ID# in 70000, 71000, 34000, 72000, 73000 and 75000 series
V/F:       0. 00      (small figures, 2-3mm tall)
No triad from $10.00 on up.
’’’Known usage’’’:
Meter no's State Customer ID City Slogan Slot Type Date Color Note
70310
70746 TX 750-313 C JUN30'82 R
70798 NJ 067-906
71067 WI 584-602 C OCT13'86 R
71283 PA 174-982 PHILADELPHIA C var MAR26'76 R
71650 MS 021-178 LEOMINSTER, MA C var SEP16'83 Bk? Note unusual state abbreviation
71926 IL 614-508
73125 NJ 080-370 PISCATAWAY C var OCT 9'82 R
73942 MA 015-796 C DEC15'82 R


PPS-A08.2-a

tall date box, long dashes on right
ID# in 70000, 71000, 34000, 72000, 73000 and 75000 series
V/F:       0. 00      (small figures, 2-3mm tall)
No triad from $10.00 on up.



PPS-A08.2-b

 
tall date box, short dashes on right
ID# in 70000, 71000, 34000, 72000, 73000 and 75000 series
V/F:       0. 00      (small figures, 2-3mm tall)
No triad from $10.00 on up.
Known usage:
74751      MS      011-154      NEW BEDFORD




Hawkins Type A(G)1 in 1995 edition.

PPS-A09. Pitney Bowes (model 5344) Earliest known use 19 Jan 1982

"UNITED PARCEL SERVICE" across top of indicium.
Two horizontal rows of two dots to left of indicium.
Indicium measures 49 X 18 mm.




PPS-A09.1

 
ID# placed above date box.
ID# in 6200000, 6210000, 6220000 series
Stack of long dashes at right of indicium.
V/F:      00.00      Triad closely stacked.
’’’Known usage’’’:
Meter no's State Customer ID City Slogan Slot Type Date Color Note
6201583 IL 613-765 C DEC-3'87 R
6206359 OCT-7'87 R
6210912 NJ 057-658 C var JUN--'88 R DIRECT / RETURN
6210912 NJ 057-658 KEARNEY C var APR--'88 R KEARNY misspelled
6214707 IA 543-700
6218943 IL 622-320



PPS-A09.1-a (RRR)

 
V/F:      0.000      Triad closely stacked. Assembly error.
Known usage:
6218059      NC      218-383




PPS-A09.2

 
ID# placed above date box.
ID# in 6200000, 6210000, 6220000 series
Stack of short dashes at right of indicium.
V/F:      00.00      Triad closely stacked.
Known usage:
Meter no's State Customer ID City Slogan Slot Type Date Color Note
6207682 TN 313-734 C AUG26' 6 R
6207682 TN 313-734 C AUG27' 6 R
6207682 TN 313-734 C OCT21' 6 R
6210953 OH 472-322 WICKLIFFE



PPS-A09.3

 
ID# in 6200000, 6210000, 6220000 series
V/F:      00.00      Triad widely stacked.
Known usage:
Meter no's State Customer ID City Slogan Slot Type Date Color Note
6201275 OH 487-075 FEB11'83
6201334 IL 610-994
6203680 WI 582-409 C APR13'84 R
6204665 MA 037-250 MARLBORO, MA C var JUN26'86 R
6204907 NC 212-185 C var NOV13'89 R




Hawkins Type A(H)1 in 1995 edition.

PPS-A10. Pitney Bowes Register Model 5712 "Touchmatic Parcel Register" on Model 5840 mailing machine. Earliest known use 19 Mar 1971

 
Date to left of UPS shield
"COMMON / CARRIER" below shield
ID# in 1900000 series in upper right corner
V/F:      0.00      Triad widely stacked.


Known usage:
1900747      VA      2-93-418
1902794      OR      946-543






Hawkins Type A(H)2 in 1995 edition.

PPS-A11. Pitney Bowes Register Model 5712 "Touchmatic Parcel Register" on Model 5840 mailing machine. Earliest known use 13 Dec 1974 [RRR]

 
Date to left of UPS shield within single circle townmark.
"COMMON / CARRIER" below shield
ID# in 1900000 series in upper right corner, 1900172 and 1902011 only numbers known
V/F:      0.00      Triad widely stacked.
Known usage:
1900172      CA      9-39-841      San Diego
1092011





Hawkins Type B(A) in 1995 edition.

PPS-A12 National Cash Register (NCR).

Square shaped, dimensions will vary


Hawkins Type B(A)1 in 1995 edition. PPS-A12(01) National Cash Register (NCR).(RRR)

Town name followed by "UPS" and machine number
Date at top
Denomination with line below
below line "this package delivered by/UNITED PARCEL / SERVICE"
Color: Purple print on light yellow paper
Color: Purple print on goldenrod paper
Color: Purple print on salmon pink paper


PPS-A12(01)a.

V/F:      .00     


PPS-A12(01)b.

 
V/F:      -.00     
Known usage:
110      CHICAGO, ILL











PPS-A12(01)c.

V/F:      -0.00     



Hawkins Type B(A)2 in 1995 edition. PPS-A12(02) National Cash Register (NCR). (R)

Town name followed by machine number
Date at top
"UNITED / PARCEL / SERVICE" followed by eight lines
Color: Purple print on salmon pink paper
Color: Purple print on orange-brownish red paper


PPS-A12(02)a.

 
V/F:      -.00     
Known usage:
136      CHICAGO








PPS-A12(02)b.

V/F:      -0.00     



PPS-A12(03) National Cash Register (NCR). (RRR)

machine number only
Date at top
"UNITED / PARCEL / SERVICE" followed by eight lines
Known usage:
156



Hawkins Type B(A)3 in 1995 edition.

PPS-A12(04) National Cash Register (NCR). (RRR)

 
Date at top
"UNITED / PARCEL / SERVICE" immediately above denomination
Color: Purple print on salmon-pink paper
Color: Purple print on orangish-brown paper
Known usage:
ICC IL / 2115      F39004













Hawkins Type B(A)4 in 1995 edition. PPS-A13(01) National Cash Register (NCR). (R)

Date at top
"UPS" Sans Serif font immediately above denomination
Color: Purple print on white paper
Color: Purple print on salmon pink paper
Color: Purple print on goldenrod paper
Color: Purple print on gray paper
Color: Purple print on rose pink paper


PPS-A13(01)a

 
F/V .00
Known usage:
ICC IL / 2115      A29-999








PPS-A13(01)a

F/V -.00


PPS-A13(01)a

F/V -0.00



PPS-A13(02) National Cash Register (NCR). (RRR)

 
Date at top
"UPS" Serif font immediately above denomination


Known usage:
MN / 2659      5-62-993









Hawkins Type B(A)6 in 1995 edition.

PPS-A13(03) National Cash Register (NCR). (RRR)

 
Date at top
"UPS" San Serif font preceded and followed by dashes, immediately above denomination
F/V -0.00
Color: Purple print on goldenrod paper
Color: Purple print on white paper
Color: Purple print on yellow paper
Known usage:
          6-29-978









PPS-A14(01) National Cash Register (NCR). (R)

Date at top
"UPS" Sans Serif font twice with local data between, immediately above denomination
Gripper marks can be seen on upper left
Color: Purple on goldenrod yellow paper
Color: Purple on canary yellow paper
Color: Purple on white paper
Color: One bicolor register known




PPS-A14(01)a

 
V/F:      -.00     


Known Usage:
     MD-1020      2-95-095
     NY-R717      1-59-386
     PA-1018      1-74-593










PPS-A14(01)b

V/F:      0.00     



PPS-A14(01)c

V/F:      -0.00     



PPS-A14(01)d

V/F:      --0.00     






Hawkins Type B(A)13 in 1995 edition.

PPS-A14(02) National Cash Register (NCR). (R)

 
Date at top
"UPS" Sans Serif font twice with local data between, immediately above denomination
Delivery message at bottom: "IF RECEIVER IS NOT / AVAILABLE - DELIVER AND / USE RELEASE No. 718"
V/F:      -.00     
Color: Purple on goldenrod paper








Hawkins Type B(A)9 in 1995 edition.

PPS-A14(03) National Cash Register (NCR). (RRR)

Date at top
"UPS---UPS" at center below date
Gripper marks can be seen vertically on the left side
Color: Purple print on yellow paper
Color: Purple print on goldenrod paper


PPS-A14(03)a

V/F:      -0.00     




PPS-A14(03)b

 
V/F:      nil     
Known usage:
     OH-      4-83-611




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Hawkins Type B(A)6 in 1995 edition. PPS-A14(04) National Cash Register (NCR).

Date at top
"UPS" Sans Serif font with local data either side, immediately above denomination
Gripper marks can be seen on upper left
Color: Purple on goldenrod yellow paper
Color: Purple on white paper



PPS-A14(04)a

 
V/F:      -.00     


Known usage:
     IL      6-29-873







PPS-A14(04)b

V/F:      0.00     



PPS-A14(04)c

V/F:      -0.00     




Hawkins Type B(A)7 in 1995 edition. PPS-A14(05) National Cash Register (NCR).

Date at top
"UPS" Sans Serif font with local data either side, immediately below denomination
Gripper marks can be seen on upper left
Color: Purple on goldenrod yellow paper
Color: Purple on white paper



PPS-A14(05)a

V/F:      -.00     








PPS-A14(05)b

 
V/F:      0.00     


Known usage:
     IL      6-11-557









PPS-A14(05)c

V/F:      -0.00     






Hawkins Type B(A)15 in 1995 edition.

PPS-A14(06) National Cash Register (NCR). (R)

 
Date at top
"UPS" Sans Serif font either side of state abbreviation, immediately below denomination
Customer identification number appears at the bottom
V/F:      0.00     
Color: Purple on white paper


Known usage:
     MO      6-65-0??










Hawkins Type B(A)8 in 1995 edition.

PPS-A15 National Cash Register (NCR). (RRRR)

 
Date at top
"THANK YOU" at the center above denomination
UPS shield package logo at bottom left
V/F:      -0.00     
Colors: Purple print on white paper


Known usage:
     AR / R      7 16 328









PPS-A16 National Cash Register (NCR).


Hawkins Type B(A)14 in 1995 edition.

PPS-A16(01) National Cash Register (NCR). (R)

 
Date at top
"UPS" Sans Serif font followed by state abbreviation, immediately below denomination
Customer identification number appears at the bottom
V/F:      -.00     
Color: Purple on goldenrod paper


Known usage:
     IL 2222      6-16-995








Hawkins Type B(A)16 in 1995 edition.

PPS-A16(02) National Cash Register (NCR). (RRRR)

 
Date at top
"DRIVER SHEET THIS NUMBER"
"UPS" Sans Serif font followed by state abbreviation, immediately below denomination
Customer identification number appears at the bottom
V/F:      0.00      in red
Color: Purple on goldenrod paper
Known usage:
     NY-717      1-40-313








Hawkins Type B(A)18 in 1995 edition.

PPS-A16(03) National Cash Register (NCR). (R)

 
Date at top
User's address and customer identification number at the bottom
V/F:      -0.00     
Color: Purple on yellow paper


Known usage:
          9-29-890      LOS ANGELES







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Hawkins Type B(A)22 in 1995 edition.

PPS-A16(04) National Cash Register (NCR). (R)

 
Date at top
"UPS" Sans Serif font followed by state abbreviation and parcel post zone number, immediately below denomination
Customer identification number appears at the bottom
V/F:      -.00     
Color: Purple on goldenrod paper


Known usage:
     WA 5553      9-41-277








PPS-A17 National Cash Register (NCR).


Hawkins Type B(A)10 in 1995 edition.

PPS-A17(01) National Cash Register (NCR). (R)

 
Date at top
below date, State abbreviation and customer identification number
gripper marks can be seen vertically at left
Box with "LOCAL RETURN ADDRESS" at bottom
V/F:      0.00     
Color: Purple on white paper
Color: Purple on goldenrod paper
Known usage:
     TN      3-11-030      TRENTON








Hawkins Type B(A)12 in 1995 edition.

PPS-A17(02) National Cash Register (NCR). (R)

 
Date at top
Delivery charges across the middle
Color: Purple on white paper
Color: Purple on yellow paper
Color: Purple on goldenrod paper
Color: Purple on salmon paper

PPS-A17(02)a

V/F:      0.00     







PPS-A17(02)b

V/F:      -.00     







Hawkins Type B(A)19 in 1995 edition.

PPS-A17(04) National Cash Register (NCR). (R)

 
Date at top
User's address and customer identification number at the bottom
Beneath is "UPS" both sides state abreviation
At bottom "CLERK AMOUNT TRANS NO."
V/F:      0.00     
Color: Purple on yello paper








Hawkins Type B(A)23 in 1995 edition.

PPS-A17(05) National Cash Register (NCR). (R)

 
Date at top
V/F:      0.00     
Color: Purple on goldenrod paper


Known usage:
     CA      9-98-749      BANNING










Hawkins Type B(A)24 in 1995 edition.

PPS-A17(06) National Cash Register (NCR). (R)

 
Date at top
"-1974"
"CLERK AMOUNT TRANS NO." beneath horizontal line
At bottom is "N.E." in large letters
V/F:      0.00     
Bicolor IMPRINT
Color: Purple on GOLDENROD paper








PPS-A17(07) National Cash Register (NCR). (R)

Date at top
Customer identification number appears at the bottom preceded by state abbreviation
Color: Purple on white paper
Color: Purple on yellow paper
Color: Purple on goldenrod paper


PPS-A17(07)a

File:PPS-A17(07).png
V/F:      0.00     








PPS-A17(07)b

V/F:      -0.00     






-


Hawkins Type B(A)26 in 1995 edition.

PPS-A17(08) National Cash Register (NCR). (R)

 
small customer identification number at top
User's name and address appears at the bottom
V/F:      0.00     
Color: Purple on goldenrod paper









Hawkins Type B(A)27 in 1995 edition.

PPS-A17(09) National Cash Register (NCR). (R)

 
Date at top
Customer identification number preceded by state abbreviation appears below date
V/F:      0000.00 -ADULTS    
Color: Purple on goldenrod paper


Known usage:
     CA      9-29-660     







Hawkins Type B(A)17 in 1995 edition.

PPS-A17(11) National Cash Register (NCR). (R)

 
Date at top
state abbreviation followed by customer identification number , immediately below denomination
Box with "LOCAL RETURN ADDRESS" AT BOTTOM
V/F:      -0.00     
Color: Purple on GOLDENROD paper


Known usage:
     OH      4-73-986      TIPP CITY








PPS-A18 National Cash Register (NCR).

Rectangular label with UPS shield and package logo at top.



Hawkins Type B(B)1 in 1995 edition.

PPS-A18(01) National Cash Register (NCR). (RRR)

 
Date at center
Above date is the customer identification number
gripper marks can be seen vertically at left
"LOCAL RETURN ADDRESS" at bottom
Below that "CLERK AMOUNT TRANS NO."
V/F:      0.00     
Color: Purple on white paper


Known usage:
                1-29-815      AMSTERDAM, NY










Hawkins Type B(C)1 in 1995 edition.

PPS-A18(02) National Cash Register (NCR). (RRR)

Date at center
Above date is V/F
Below date is the customer identification number
Box with "LOCAL RETURN ADDRESS" at bottom
Below that "CLERK AMOUNT TRANS NO."
Color: Purple on white paper
Color: Purple on goldenrod paper
Color: Purple on pale yellow paper

PPS-A18(02)a

V/F:      -.00    


PPS-A18(02)b

 
V/F:      -0.00    
Known usage:
     TN      3-11-030      TRENTON
     GA      3-24-403     
     MI       4-59-945      LIVONIA











PPS-A18(02)c

File:PPS-A18(02)c.png
V/F:      0.00    


Known usage:
                0-18-865      GOSHEN, CT








PPS-A18(02)d

V/F:      00.00    

PPS-A18(02)e

V/F:      --0.00    





Hawkins Type B(C)1a in 1995 edition.

PPS-A18(03) National Cash Register (NCR). (RRR)

File:PPS-A18(03).png
As PPS-A18(02)
"LOCAL RETURN ADDRESS" at bottom without box









Hawkins Type B(C)1b in 1995 edition.

PPS-A18(04) National Cash Register (NCR). (RRR)

File:PPS-A18(04).png
As PPS-A18(02)
Without "LOCAL RETURN ADDRESS" at bottom










Hawkins Type B(C)1d in 1995 edition.

PPS-A18(05) National Cash Register (NCR). (RRR)

File:PPS-A18(05).png
As PPS-A18(02)
User's return address is replaced with "IF RECEIVED IS NOT / AVAILABLE - DELIVER AND / USE RELEASE NO. ____"




Hawkins Type B(C)2 in 1995 edition.

PPS-A18(06) National Cash Register (NCR). (RRR)

As PPS-A18(02)
Box with "LOCAL RETURN ADDRESS" at bottom does not include Company name, only address.

PPS-A18(06)a

V/F:      -.00    


PPS-A18(06)b

V/F:      -0.00    


PPS-A18(06)c

V/F:      0.00    
 
Known usage:
                6-13-678      CHICAGO











PPS-A18(06)d

V/F:      --0.00    





Hawkins Type B(C)2a in 1995 edition.

PPS-A18(07) National Cash Register (NCR). (RRR)

File:PPS-A18(07).png
As PPS-A18(06)
No box around return address






Hawkins Type B(C)3 in 1995 edition.

PPS-A18(08) National Cash Register (NCR). (RRR)

 
As PPS-A18(02)
Without box containing local return address at bottom


Color: Purple on goldenrod paper
Color: Light blue on yellow paper
Known usage:
     CA      922-537     











Hawkins Type B(C)4 in 1995 edition.

PPS-A18(09) National Cash Register (NCR). (RRR)

 
As PPS-A18(07)
Date at center
Above date is F/V
Above F/V "Clerk Amount Trans No."
"LOCAL RETURN ADDRESS" at bottom
Below that "CLERK AMOUNT TRANS NO."
V/F:      -0.00     


Known usage:
     IA      5-31-256      PEOSTA











Hawkins Type B(C)5 in 1995 edition.

PPS-A18(10) National Cash Register (NCR). (RRR)

 
Similar to PPS-A18(04)
Date at center
Above date is F/V
Above box at bottom is "UPS" flanked by state abbreviation
Box with customer identification number at bottom
V/F:      -0.00     
Color: Purple on goldenrod paper


Known usage:
     OH      499-305     











Hawkins Type B(C)6 in 1995 edition.

PPS-A18(11) National Cash Register (NCR). (RRR)

File:PPS-A18(11).png
Similar to PPS-A18(10)
Date at center
Above date is F/V
"Acct. #" above customer ID number
Customer identification number at bottom
V/F:      -0.00     
Color: Purple on goldenrod paper


Known usage:
     OH      499-344?     



Hawkins Type B(N)1 in 1995 edition.

PPS-A18(12) National Cash Register (NCR). (RRR)

File:PPS-A18(12).png
"UPS" Shield at top
Customer identification number at below shield
At center is F/V
At base up arrow, foloowed by " ALSO SHEET / THIS NUMBER"


V/F:      --00.00     
Color: Purple on white paper


Known usage:
     OH      9-70-X04     




Hawkins Type B(P)1 in 1995 edition.

PPS-A18(13) National Cash Register (NCR). (RRR)

File:PPS-A18(13).png
"UPS" Shield at top
At center is F/V
At base is handwritten customer identification number


V/F:      00.00     
Color: Purple on white paper


Known usage:
     OH      1-90-X70     




Hawkins Type B(R)1 in 1995 edition.

PPS-A18(14)1 National Cash Register (NCR). (RRR)

File:PPS-A18(14)1.png
At center is F/V
Below F/V is date
At base is customer identification number
Above customer identification number is "UPS" shield
V/F:      -0.00     
Color: Purple on yellow paper


Known usage:
     WA      9-73-031     




PPS-A18(14)2 National Cash Register (NCR). (RRR)

File:PPS-A18(14)1.png
As "PPS-A18(14)1
With user's address at top









PPS-A19 National Cash Register (NCR).

Rectangular label with UPS shield and package logo at top.
Control Number Box located in lower portion of label
Label dimensions vary from 48 x72mm to 48 x 75mm



Hawkins Type B(E)1 in 1995 edition.

PPS-A19(01) National Cash Register (NCR). "EKU" 27 NOV 1974

 
Date at base
Above date is the customer identification number in control box
State abbreviation preceded customer Identification number
Customer identification number formatted "NNNXNN, NNNxNN, NNN-NNN, N-NN-NNN", or "N●NNN●NNN"
V/F:      00.00     
Color: Purple on white paper
Known usage:
     OH      470X70     












PPS-A19(02) National Cash Register (NCR).

 
Date at base
Above date is the customer identification number in control box
State abbreviation preceded customer Identification number
Customer identification number formatted "NNNXNN, NNNxNN, NNN-NNN, N-NN-NNN", or "N●NNN●NNN"
Local return address with or without "LOCAL RETURN ADDRESS" at top
V/F:      00.00     
Color: Purple on white paper


Known usage:
     CA      9-59-920      BURLINGAME














Hawkins Type B(E)2 in 1995 edition.

PPS-A19(03) National Cash Register (NCR).

Date at base
Above date is the customer identification number in control box
Customer identification number formatted "NNNXNN, NNNxNN, NNN-NNN, N-NN-NNN", or "N●NNN●NNN"
Local return address with or without "LOCAL RETURN ADDRESS" at top
V/F:      00.00     
Color: Purple on white paper





PPS-A19(03)1

 
"ups" in lower case preceding customer Identification number


Known usage:
              910X28     











PPS-A19(03)2

"ups" in lower case followed by "R" preceding customer Identification number


PPS-A19(03)3

"ups" in lower case followed by state abbreviation preceding customer Identification number


PPS-A19(03)4

"ups" in upper case preceding customer Identification number


PPS-A19(03)5

 
"N.Y.R.N." in upper case preceding customer Identification number
Known usage:
     N.Y.R.N.      149X48     


















Hawkins Type B(E)4 in 1995 edition.

PPS-A19(04) National Cash Register (NCR).

Date at base
Above date is the customer identification number only in control box
Customer identification number formatted "NNNXNN, NNNxNN, NNN x NNN, NNN-X-NN", or "N●NNN●NNN"
V/F:      00.00     


Color: Purple on white paper


Known usage:
              448-X-02     




Hawkins Type B(V)1 in 1995 edition.

PPS-A19(05) National Cash Register (NCR).

 
Local Return address at top, no shield
Date at bottom right
Above date is the customer identification number in control box, below ID number in box is "ALSO SHEET THIS NO."
Customer identification number formatted "NNNXNN, NNNxNN, NNN x NNN, NNN-X-NN", or "N●NNN●NNN"
V/F:      00.00      above control box.


Color: Purple on goldenrod yellow paper


Known usage:
     CL      800-184      DENVER
     CL      802-754      BROOMFIELD












Hawkins Type B(S)1 in 1995 edition.

PPS-A19(06)1 National Cash Register (NCR).

At top is the customer identification number in control box, below ID number in box is "ALSO SHEET THIS NO."
Date at center
Relatively small "UPS" logo shield at center below date
Color: Purple on goldenrod yellow paper
Color: Purple and red on goldenrod yellow paper
Color: Purple on white paper
Color: Gray on white paper


PPS-A19(06)1 National Cash Register (NCR).

File:PPS-A19(06)1.png
V/F:      -.00      above control box.


PPS-A19(06)1A no local return address

PPS-A19(06)1B with local return address at bottom




PPS-A19(06)2 National Cash Register (NCR).

V/F:      0.00      above control box.



PPS-A19(06)3 National Cash Register (NCR).

V/F:      -0.00      above control box.


PPS-A19(06)3A Relatively small "UPS" logo shield at center below date


PPS-A19(06)3B Relatively large "UPS" logo shield at bottom

File:PPS-A19(06)3.png
Known usage:
     UT      8-40-289     











Hawkins Type B(F)1 in 1995 edition.

PPS-A20(01) National Cash Register (NCR).

Date at base
Above date is the customer identification number only in control box
Customer identification number formatted "NNNXNN, NNNxNN, NNN-X-NN"


Color: Purple on white paper
Color: Purple on pale yellow paper


PPS-A20(01)1

V/F:      00.00     




PPS-A20(01)2

 
V/F:      -00.00     
Known usage:
     OH      470x71     















PPS-A20(02)

 
As "PPS-A20(01)2" with return address at top center.
V/F:      -00.00     
Color: Purple on white paper
Color: Purple on pale yellow paper


Known usage:
     IA      5-31-114      Des Moines
















Hawkins Type B(F)2 in 1995 edition.

PPS-A20(03) National Cash Register (NCR).

 
Date at base
Above date is the customer identification number preceded by "ups" in control box
Customer identification number formatted "NNNXNN, NNNxNN "
V/F:      00.00     
Color: Purple on yellow paper
Known usage:
     ups      470X70     














PPS-A21 National Cash Register (NCR).

Hawkins Type B(G)1 in 1995 edition.

PPS-A21(01)

 
relatively large UPS shield logo at top
Date at base
Above date is the customer identification number in control box with shield saying "PKG / ID / #"
V/F:      00.00     
Color: Purple on white paper
Color: Purple on yellow paper


Known usage:
     A      541-147     














Hawkins Type B(J)1 in 1995 edition.

PPS-A21(02)

 
small UPS shield logo at top
Date at base
Above date is the customer identification number in control box with shield saying "PKG / ID / #"
V/F:      -00.00     
Color: Purple on white paper
Color: Purple on yellow paper


Known usage:
              019-X50     
     MI      450-X01     











Hawkins Type B(T)1 in 1995 edition.

PPS-A21(03)

 
Local Return Address at top without UPS shield logo at top
Date at base
Above date is the customer identification number in control box with shield saying "PKG / ID / #"
V/F:      00.00     
Color: Purple on white paper
Color: Purple on yellow paper


Known usage:
     IL      6●07●000      CHICAGO
     IL      651●402         ELK GROVE VILLAGE











Hawkins Type B(H)1 in 1995 edition.

PPS-A22 National Cash Register (NCR).

Small control number box at top
UPS shield logo below box
Date at center
State abbreviation and customer identification number appear near bottom above "also sheet this no."
Local return address at bottom
V/F:      -0.00     
Color: Purple on goldenrod paper
Known usage:
     MO      665-267      MARYLAND HTS










Hawkins Type B(I)1 in 1995 edition.

PPS-A23 National Cash Register (NCR).

Control number box at top with State abbreviation and customer identification number
UPS shield logo below box
Date at center
appear near bottom above "also sheet this no."
Local return address at bottom
V/F:      -0.00     
Color: Purple on goldenrod paper
Known usage:
     OH      4-74-964      TALLMADGE







Hawkins Type B(K)1 in 1995 edition.

PPS-A24 National Cash Register (NCR).

 
Control number box at top with State abbreviation , customer identification number, UPS shield logo AND "ALSO SHEET THIS NUMBER"
Date at center
Customer identification number formatted "NNNXNN, NNNxNN "
V/F:      ★000.00     
Color: Purple on white paper
Color: Purple on yellow paper
Known usage:
     OR      945x20     










Hawkins Type B(L)1 in 1995 edition.

PPS-A25 National Cash Register (NCR).


PPS-A25(01)

 
State abbreviation and customer identification number at bottom above date
UPS shield logo at top left with local return address to right
Date at bottom


V/F:      00.00     
Color: Purple on yellow paper
Known usage:
     IL      629-905      McGAW PARK












PPS-A25(02)

 
As PPS-A25(01)
State abbreviation and customer identification number at bottom above date
At top is local return address
Date at bottom


V/F:      00.00     
Color: Purple on yellow paper
Known usage:
     AZ      878-880      TEMPE













Hawkins Type B(Q)1 in 1995 edition.

PPS-A26 National Cash Register (NCR).


PPS-A26(01)

 
State abbreviation and customer identification number at bottom above rectangle.
Date at center
UPS shield logo at bottom enclosed in a rectangle


V/F:      -0.00     
Color: Purple on yellow paper
Color: Purple on goldenrod paper
Color: Purple on bright pink paper


Known usage:
     B      611-558     










PPS-A26(02)1

As PPS-A26(01)
State abbreviation and customer identification number at bottom BELOW the logo
Date at center
UPS shield logo at bottom NOT enclosed in a rectangle


V/F:      -0.00     
Color: Purple on yellow paper
Color: Purple on goldenrod paper
Color: Purple on bright pink paper



PPS-A26(02)2

As PPS-A26(01)
State abbreviation and customer identification number at bottom ABOVE the logo
Date at center
UPS shield logo at bottom NOT enclosed in a rectangle


V/F:      -0.00     
Color: Purple on yellow paper
Color: Purple on goldenrod paper
Color: Purple on bright pink paper




PPS-A26(02)3

As PPS-A26(02)1
State abbreviation and customer identification number at bottom BELOW the logo
Date at center
UPS shield logo at bottom NOT enclosed in a rectangle
Local Return Address at top


V/F:      -0.00     
Color: Purple on yellow paper
Color: Purple on goldenrod paper
Color: Purple on bright pink paper





PPS-A26(03)1

 
State abbreviation and customer identification number at TOP
local return address is below state abbreviation and customer identification within box
Date at center
"UPS" shield logo at bottom
V/F:      0.00     
Color: Purple on goldenrod paper
Known usage:
     MO      6-66-610      ST. LOUIS










PPS-A26(03)2

As PPS-A26(03)1
State abbreviation and customer identification number at TOP
local return address is below state abbreviation and customer identification within box
Date at center
"UPS" shield logo at bottom
V/F:      -0.00     
Color: Purple on goldenrod paper




PPS-A26(03)3

As PPS-A26(03)1
State abbreviation and customer identification number at TOP
local return address is below state abbreviation and customer identification within box
Date at center
"UPS" shield logo at bottom
With additional local return address at bottom
V/F:      -0.00     
Color: Purple on goldenrod paper

PPS-A26(03)4

As PPS-A26(03)1
State abbreviation and customer identification number at TOP
local return address is below state abbreviation and customer identification within box
Date at center
Without "UPS" shield logo at bottom


V/F:      0.00     
Color: Purple on goldenrod paper



Hawkins Type B(O)1 in 1995 edition.

PPS-A26(04)

 
Boxed state abbreviation and customer identification number at top with "UPS" logo.
At base is local return address
Date at center below denomination


V/F:      0.00     
Color: Purple on white paper
Known usage:
     IL      643-776      DEERFIELD










PPS-A28 Postalia.


Hawkins Type C(A)1 in 1995 edition.

PPS-A28(01)

 
UPS shield logo at center,
date to left of logo
F/V to right of logo
Machine numbers (0004-1726) at right above F/V
"COMMON / CARRIER" at left below date


V/F:      .00     
Color:      Red (common),
Color:      Blue, Green, Purple (R)



Known usage:
     0969 Po      OH-1715      4-73-232      Blue
     1066 Po      NY               1-59-517     
     1138 Po      OH-1716      4-74-580      Red




Hawkins Type C(B)1 in 1995 edition.

PPS-A28(02)A

 
Similar to "PPS-A28(01)"
UPS shield logo at center,
date to left of logo
F/V to right of logo
Larger machine numbers (650000, 651000) at right above F/V
"Po" at right below F/V
"COMMON / CARRIER" at left below date
EKU 24 MAY 1976
V/F:      .00     
Color:      Red (common),



Known usage:
     650261      NYR      1-40-566      NEW YORK



Hawkins Type C(B)2 in 1995 edition.

PPS-A28(02)B

File:PPS-A28(02)B.png

R

Similar to "PPS-A28(01)"
UPS shield logo at center,
date to left of logo
F/V to right of logo
Larger machine numbers at right above F/V
Number Series : 404000, 407000, 410000, 413000, 416000,420000-424000, 426000
"Po" at right below F/V
"COMMON / CARRIER" at left below date
EKU 16 MAY 1980
V/F:      00.00     
Color:      Red (common),


Known usage:
     407393      CL      8-01-847      FORT COLLINS

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Hawkins Type D(A)1 in 1995 edition.

PPS-A29    "Friden"      (RRRR)

 
Single line date within double-circle town mark at left is a separate die
UPS shield logo at center,
F/V to right of logo
Identification numbers at right below F/V
Number Series : 005117 (only number known)
"FRIDEN" at right above F/V
"COMMON / CARRIER" at left
Mechanical Register Model UP-6 on Mailing Machine Model 410 or 420, dual printhead mechanism.
EKU 6 DEC 1973
V/F:      .00      (Three bank machine)
Color:      Red?


Known usage:
     005117      OH      4-76-236      AKRON [misalignment on dual printhead]



Hawkins Type D(A)2 in 1995 edition.

PPS-A30     "Friden"      (R)

 
Similar to "PPS-A29"
Single line date between 2 lines at left
UPS shield logo at center,
F/V to right of logo
Identification numbers at right below F/V
Number Series : 005177-005529
"FRIDEN" at right above F/V
"COMMON / CARRIER" at left
Mechanical Register Model UP-6 on Mailing Machine Model 410 or 420, dual printhead mechanism.
EKU 27 MAY 1969
V/F:      .00      (Three bank machine)
Color:      Red?
Note: lines above and below date as well as the arrows in date may be missing, perhaps due to incomplete inking or die sinkage.


’’’Known usage’’’:
Meter no's State Customer ID City Slogan Slot Type Date Color Note
5075 NC 2-11-671 A var MAY17'71 R missing lines above and below date
5189 GA 3-24-571 FEB 8'72
5335 IL 6-29-813 CHICAGO Known with "slogan" inverted
5376 NC 2-11-671 MAR17'70 R Customer data in a separate handstamp, missing lines above and below date
5434 MC 4-53-297
5533 NC 1130 2-11-671 A var DEC 6'71 R missing lines above and below date



Hawkins Type D(B)1 in 1995 edition.

PPS-A31.1A    "Friden"      (R)

 
F/V at center in box
UPS shield logo at right of F/V box
date to left of F/V box,
"COMMON CARRIER" below box
Below "COMMON CARRIER" is "FRIDEN" followed by ID number
Long line below date and ID number
Number Series : 001000, 002000, 003000, and 04000(RRRR)
Mechanical Register Model 9223 on Mailing Machine Model 9010, Single printhead mechanism.
EKU 26 AUG 1968
V/F:      .00      (Three bank machine)
Color:      Red, Black


Known usage:
     001368      CA      9-52-130           (Missing "UNITED")
     001669      WI      5-89-986     
     002788      MN      565-636     
     003818      MS      026-983           (Missing box around F/V)

Hawkins Type D(B)1 in 1995 edition.

PPS-A31.1B    "Friden"      (RRR)

File:PPS-A31(01)2.png
F/V at center in box
UPS shield logo at right of F/V box
date to left of F/V box,
"COMMON CARRIER" below box
Below "COMMON CARRIER" is "FRIDEN" followed by ID number
short line ID number only
Number Series : 001000, 002000, 003000, and 04000(RRRR)
Mechanical Register Model 9223 on Mailing Machine Model 9010, Single printhead mechanism.
EKU 26 AUG 1968
V/F:      .00      (Three bank machine)
Color:      Red


Known usage:
     002508      PA      184-945     




PPS-A31.2    "Singer"      (RRR)

File:PPS-A31(02).png
F/V at center in box
UPS shield logo at right of F/V box
date to left of F/V box,
"COMMON CARRIER" below box
Below "COMMON CARRIER" is "SINGER" followed by ID number
Number Series : 002000, 003000
Mechanical Register Model 9223 on Mailing Machine Model 9010, Single printhead mechanism.
EKU  ?
V/F:      .00      (Three bank machine)
Color:      Red


Known usage:
     002263      CA      966-690     
     002645               
     002910               
     003017               


Hawkins Type D(C)1 in 1995 edition.

PPS-A32.1    "Friden"      (R)

 
Rectangular, 56 x 23mm
F/V at center in box
UPS shield logo at left of F/V box
date to left of logo, single lines above and below, double lines to right and left
"COMMON CARRIER" below box
Below "COMMON CARRIER" is "FRIDEN" followed by ID number
Number Series : 5070000
Mechanical Register Model 9223 on Mailing Machine Model 9010,9112, 9120, or 9125. Single printhead mechanism.
EKU 3 MAR 1972
V/F:      .00      (Three bank machine, no triad with dollar values)
Color:      Red, Black



Known usage:
     5070012      GA      3-22-078      ATLANTA      (Known with "Alanta")
     5070114      CA      9-05-287      SO SAN FRANCISCO
     5070383      IL      6-29-551      HEBRON



Hawkins Type D(C)2(A) in 1995 edition.

PPS-A32.2A    "Friden"      (R)

File:PPS-A32(02)AA.png
Similar to "PPS-A32.1"
Rectangular, 56 x 23mm
F/V at center in box
UPS shield logo at left of F/V box
date to left of logo, single lines above and below, double lines to right and left
"COMMON CARRIER" below box
Below "COMMON CARRIER" is "Friden" followed by ID number
Line at bottom interrupted by ID number
Has printing cycle number in customer information
Number Series : 4000000
Mechanical Register Model 9234 on Mailing Machine Model 9010,9112, 9120, or 9125. Single printhead mechanism.
EKU 09 JUN 1981
V/F:      0.00      (Four bank machine) Wide triad
Color:      Red (common)


Known usage:
                   



Hawkins Type D(C)2(B) in 1995 edition.

PPS-A32.2B1    "Friden"      (R)

File:PPS-A32(02)B1.png
Similar to "PPS-A32.1"
Rectangular, 56 x 23mm
F/V at center in box
UPS shield logo at left of F/V box
date to left of logo, single lines above and below, double lines to right and left
"COMMON CARRIER" below box
Below "COMMON CARRIER" is "Friden" followed by ID number
Line at bottom interrupted by ID number
Has printing cycle number in customer information
Number Series : 4000000
Mechanical Register Model 9234 on Mailing Machine Model 9010,9112, 9120, or 9125. Single printhead mechanism.
EKU 09 JUN 1981
V/F:      0.00      (Four bank machine) Narrow triad
Color:      Red (common)



Known usage:
                   



Hawkins Type D(C)2(B) in 1995 edition.

PPS-A32.2B2    "Friden"      (R)

 
Similar to "PPS-A32.1"
Rectangular, 56 x 23mm
F/V at center in box,
UPS shield logo at left of F/V box
date to left of logo, single lines above and below, double lines to right and left
"COMMON CARRIER" below box
Below "COMMON CARRIER" is "Friden" followed by ID number
Line at bottom interrupted by ID number
Has printing cycle number in customer information
Number Series : 8400000
Mechanical Register Model 9254 on Mailing Machine Model 9141,9146, 9148, 9150, 9151, 9180 or 3000. Single printhead mechanism.
EKU 26 SEP 1981
V/F:      0.00      (Four bank machine) Narrow triad
Color:      Red (common), Black


’’’Known usage’’’:

Meter no's State Customer ID City Slogan Slot Type Date Color Note
8400350 MN 561-638
8400885 TX 751-200 IRVING
8401538 WI 582-420 JUL 8'82 R
8410928 WI 575-956 C var APR 21'87 R
8412149 CT 018-152 C var FEB 13'86 R
8417143 NJ 061-395 MAHWAH C var DEC26'88 R



Hawkins Type D(C)2(B) in 1995 edition.

PPS-A32.2B3    "Friden"      (R)

 
Similar to "PPS-A32.1"
Rectangular, 56 x 23mm
F/V at center in box
UPS shield logo at left of F/V box
date to left of logo, single lines above and below, double lines to right and left
"COMMON CARRIER" below box
Below "COMMON CARRIER" is "Friden" followed by ID number
Line at bottom interrupted by ID number
Has printing cycle number in customer information
Number Series : 8410000
Mechanical Register Model 9254 on Mailing Machine Model 9141,9146, 9148, 9150, 9151, 9180 or 3000. Single printhead mechanism.
EKU 26 SEP 1981
V/F:      0.00      (Four bank machine) Narrow triad
Color:      Red (common), Black



’’’Known usage’’’:

Meter no's State Customer ID City Slogan Slot Type Date Color Note
8410020 CA 929-768
8410101 TX 756-909 Arlington SEP 14'82 Bk
8410399 NC 203-303 C FEB28'85 R


Hawkins Type D(C)3 in 1995 edition.

PPS-A32.3A1    "Friden"      (R)

 
Similar to "PPS-A32(01)"
Rectangular, 56 x 23mm
F/V at center in box
UPS shield logo at left of F/V box
date to left of logo, single lines above and below, double lines to right and left
"COMMON CARRIER" below box
Below "COMMON CARRIER" is "Friden" followed by ID number
Line at bottom interrupted by ID number
Does not have printing cycle number in customer information
Number Series : 8300000
Mechanical Register Model 9253 on Mailing Machine Model 9141,9146, 9148, 9150, 9151, 9180 or 3000. Single printhead mechanism.
EKU 8 JUL 1981
V/F:      0.00      (Four bank machine) Narrow triad
Color:      Red (common)
Known usage:
     8300056      CT      017-143     






Hawkins Type D(C)3(A)(2) in 1995 edition.

PPS-A32.3A2    "Friden"      (R)

File:PPS-A32(03)A2.png
Similar to "PPS-A32(01)"
Rectangular, 56 x 23mm
F/V at center in box
UPS shield logo at left of F/V box
date to left of logo, single lines above and below, double lines to right and left
"COMMON CARRIER" below box
Below "COMMON CARRIER" is "Friden" followed by ID number
Line at bottom interrupted by ID number
Does not have printing cycle number in customer information
Number Series : 8310000
Mechanical Register Model 9253 on Mailing Machine Model 9141,9146, 9148, 9150, 9151, 9180 or 3000. Single printhead mechanism.
EKU 1 SEP 1981
V/F:      0.00      (Four bank machine) Narrow triad
Color:      Red (common)
Known usage:
                  


Hawkins Type D(C)4(A)(1) in 1995 edition.

PPS-A33.1    "Singer"      (R)

 


Rectangular, 56 x 23mm
F/V at center in box
UPS shield logo at left of F/V box
date to left of logo, single lines above and below, double lines to right and left
"COMMON CARRIER" below box
Below "COMMON CARRIER" is "SINGER" followed by ID number
Line at bottom not interrupted by ID number
Does have printing cycle number in customer information
Number Series : 4000000
Mechanical Register Model 9234 on Mailing Machine Model 9110,9112, 9120, 9125. Single printhead mechanism.
EKU 3 FEB 1978
V/F:      0.00      (Four bank machine) Wide triad
Color:      Red (common), Black

’’’Known usage’’’:

Meter no's State Customer ID City Slogan Slot Type Date Color Note
4000073 PA 174-683 NO. WALES C Var APR 4'78
4000342 CT 051-327 AVON C var MAR 8'79 Bk
4000619 UT 841-215 SALT LAKE CITY C var DEC22'78 May be missing frame around date,
4000660 NJ 068-972 CLIFTON C var JAN10'79 Bk
4000753 GA 328-885 WARNER ROBINS C var JAN31'83 R Robins AFB





Hawkins Type D(C)4(B)(1) in 1995 edition.

PPS-A33.2A    "Singer"      (R)

File:PPS-A33(02)A.png


Rectangular, 56 x 23mm
F/V at center in box
UPS shield logo at left of F/V box
date to left of logo, single lines above and below, double lines to right and left
"COMMON CARRIER" below box
Below "COMMON CARRIER" is "SINGER" followed by ID number
Line at bottom not interrupted by ID number
Does have printing cycle number in customer information
Number Series : 4000000
Mechanical Register Model 9254 on Mailing Machine Model 9110,9112, 9120, 9125. Single printhead mechanism.
EKU 5 MAR 1980
V/F:      0.00      (Four bank machine) Narrow triad
Color:      Red (common)
Known usage:
                  





Hawkins Type D(C)3(A)(2) in 1995 edition.

PPS-A33(02)B    "Singer"      (R)

File:PPS-A32(03)A2.png


Rectangular, 56 x 23mm
F/V at center in box
UPS shield logo at left of F/V box
date to left of logo, single lines above and below, double lines to right and left
"COMMON CARRIER" below box
Below "COMMON CARRIER" is "SINGER" followed by ID number
Line at bottom not interrupted by ID number
Does have printing cycle number in customer information
Number Series : 8400000
Mechanical Register Model 9254 on Mailing Machine Model 9110,9112, 9120, 9125. Single printhead mechanism.
EKU 1 SEP 1981
V/F:      0.00      (Four bank machine) Narrow triad
Color:      Red (common)


Known usage:
                  





Hawkins Type D(C)5(A)(1) in 1995 edition.

PPS-A34.1    "Singer"      (R)

File:PPS-A32(03)A2.png
Similar to "PPS-A33"
Rectangular, 56 x 23mm
F/V at center in box
UPS shield logo at left of F/V box
date to left of logo, single lines above and below, double lines to right and left
"COMMON CARRIER" below box
Below "COMMON CARRIER" is "SINGER" followed by ID number
Line at bottom not interrupted by ID number
Does not have printing cycle number in customer information
Number Series : 6000000
Mechanical Register Model 9239 on Mailing Machine Model 9110,9112, 9120, 9125. Single printhead mechanism.
EKU  ?
V/F:      0.00      (Four bank machine) Narrow triad
Color:      Red (common)


Known usage:
                  




Hawkins Type D(C)5(B)(1) in 1995 edition.

PPS-A34.2    "Singer"      (R)

File:PPS-A34(02).png
Similar to "PPS-A33"
Rectangular, 56 x 23mm
F/V at center in box
UPS shield logo at left of F/V box
date to left of logo, single lines above and below, double lines to right and left
"COMMON CARRIER" below box
Below "COMMON CARRIER" is "SINGER" followed by ID number
Line at bottom not interrupted by ID number
Does not have printing cycle number in customer information
Number Series : 6000000
Mechanical Register Model 9239 on Mailing Machine Model 9110,9112, 9120, 9125. Single printhead mechanism.
EKU 4 JAN 1978
V/F:      0.00      (Four bank machine) Wide triad
Color:      Red (common)
Known usage:
     6000026      CA      9-28-348     





Hawkins Type D(C)6(A)(1) in 1995 edition.

PPS-A35.1A    "Transitional Friden/Singer"      (R)

File:PPS-A36(01)A.png
Similar to "PPS-A33"
Rectangular, 56 x 23mm
F/V at center in box
UPS shield logo at left of F/V box
date to left of logo, single lines above and below, double lines to right and left
"COMMON CARRIER" below box
Below "COMMON CARRIER" is ID number
Line at bottom interrupted by ID number
Does have printing cycle number in customer information
Number Series : 4000000
Mechanical Register Model 9234 on Mailing Machine Model 9110,9112, 9120, 9125. Single printhead mechanism.
EKU 21 NOV 1980
V/F:      0.00      (Four bank machine) Narrow triad
Color:      Red (common)
Known usage:
                  




Hawkins Type D(C)6(A)(2) in 1995 edition.

PPS-A35.1B    "Transitional Friden/Singer"      (R)

File:PPS-A36(01)B.png
Similar to "PPS-A33"
Rectangular, 56 x 23mm
F/V at center in box
UPS shield logo at left of F/V box
date to left of logo, single lines above and below, double lines to right and left
"COMMON CARRIER" below box
Below "COMMON CARRIER" is ID number
Line at bottom interrupted by ID number
Does have printing cycle number in customer information
Number Series : 8400000
Mechanical Register Model 9254 on Mailing Machine Model 9141,9146, 9148, 9150, 9151, 9180 or 3000. Single printhead mechanism.
EKU  ?
V/F:      0.00      (Four bank machine) Narrow triad
Color:      Red (common)
Known usage:
    8400630    NY     159-794      HICKSVILLE




Hawkins Type D(C)6(B)(1) in 1995 edition.

PPS-A35.2A    "Transitional Friden/Singer"      (R)

File:PPS-A36(02)A.png
Similar to "PPS-A33"
Rectangular, 56 x 23mm
F/V at center in box
UPS shield logo at left of F/V box
date to left of logo, single lines above and below, double lines to right and left
"COMMON CARRIER" below box
Below "COMMON CARRIER" is ID number
Line at bottom is not interrupted by ID number
Does have printing cycle number in customer information
Number Series : 4000000
Mechanical Register Model 9234 on Mailing Machine Model 9110,9112, 9120, 9125. Single printhead mechanism.
EKU 21 NOV 1980
V/F:      0.00      (Four bank machine) Wide triad
Color:      Red (common)
Known usage:
                  


Hawkins Type D(C)6(B)(2) in 1995 edition.

PPS-A35.2B    "Transitional Friden/Singer"      (R)

File:PPS-A36(02)B.png
Similar to "PPS-A33"
Rectangular, 56 x 23mm
F/V at center in box
UPS shield logo at left of F/V box
date to left of logo, single lines above and below, double lines to right and left
"COMMON CARRIER" below box
Below "COMMON CARRIER" is ID number
Line at bottom is not interrupted by ID number
Does have printing cycle number in customer information
Number Series : 8400000
: Mechanical Register Model 9254 on Mailing Machine Model 9141,9146, 9148, 9150, 9151, 9180 or 3000. Single printhead mechanism.
EKU 12 NOV 1982
V/F:      0.00      (Four bank machine) Wide triad
Color:      Red (common)
Known usage:
                  





Hawkins Type D(C)6(C)(1) in 1995 edition.

PPS-A35.3A    "Transitional Friden/Singer"      (R)

File:PPS-A32(03)A2.png
Similar to "PPS-A32(01)"
Rectangular, 56 x 23mm
F/V at center in box
UPS shield logo at left of F/V box
date to left of logo, single lines above and below, double lines to right and left
"COMMON CARRIER" below box
Below "COMMON CARRIER" ID number
Line at bottom is not interrupted by ID number
Does have printing cycle number in customer information
Number Series : 4000000
Mechanical Register Model 9234 on Mailing Machine Model 9110,9112, 9120, 9125. Single printhead mechanism. Single printhead mechanism.
EKU 29 JUL 1982
V/F:      0.00      (Four bank machine) Narrow triad
Color:      Red (common)
Known usage:
                  


Hawkins Type D(C)6(C)(2) in 1995 edition.

PPS-A35.3B    "Transitional Friden/Singer"      (R)

File:PPS-A35(03)B.png
Similar to "PPS-A32(01)"
Rectangular, 56 x 23mm
F/V at center in box
UPS shield logo at left of F/V box
date to left of logo, single lines above and below, double lines to right and left
"COMMON CARRIER" below box
Below "COMMON CARRIER" i ID number
Line at bottom is not interrupted by ID number
Does have printing cycle number in customer information
Number Series : 8310000
Mechanical Register Model 9253 on Mailing Machine Model 9141,9146, 9148, 9150, 9151, 9180 or 3000. Single printhead mechanism.
EKU 14 MAR 1981
V/F:      0.00      (Four bank machine) Narrow triad
Color:      Red (common)
Known usage:
                  







Hawkins Type D(C)8 in 1995 edition.

PPS-A35.3C    "Transitional Friden/Singer"      (RRRR)

 
Similar to "PPS-A35(03)B"
Rectangular, 56 x 23mm
F/V at center in box
UPS shield logo at left of F/V box
date to left of logo, within single circle Town Mark
"COMMON CARRIER" below box
Below "COMMON CARRIER" i ID number
Line at bottom is not interrupted by ID number
Does have printing cycle number in customer information
Number Series : 8400000
Mechanical Register Model 9254 on Mailing Machine Model 9141,9146, 9148, 9150, 9151, 9180 or 3000. Single printhead mechanism.
EKU 30 OCT 1981
V/F:      0.00      (Four bank machine) Narrow triad
Color:      Red (common)
Known usage:
    8400686    PA     167-876      PITTSTON





Hawkins Type D(C)7(A)(1) in 1995 edition.

PPS-A36.1A    "Transitional Friden/Singer"      (R)

File:PPS-A36(01)A.png
Similar to "PPS-A35"
Rectangular, 56 x 23mm
F/V at center in box
UPS shield logo at left of F/V box
date to left of logo, single lines above and below, double lines to right and left
"COMMON CARRIER" below box
Below "COMMON CARRIER" ID number
Line at bottom interrupted by ID number
Does not have printing cycle number in customer information
Number Series : 6000000
Mechanical Register Model 9239 on Mailing Machine Model 9110,9112, 9120, 9125. Single printhead mechanism. Single printhead mechanism.
EKU  ?
V/F:      0.00      (Four bank machine) Narrow triad
Color:      Red (common)
Known usage:
                  




Hawkins Type D(C)7(C)(1) in 1995 edition.

PPS-A36.1B    "Transitional Friden/Singer"      (R)

File:PPS-A36(01)B.png
Similar to "PPS-A35"
Rectangular, 56 x 23mm
F/V at center in box
UPS shield logo at left of F/V box
date to left of logo, single lines above and below, double lines to right and left
"COMMON CARRIER" below box
Below "COMMON CARRIER" ID number
Line at bottom not interrupted by ID number
Does not have printing cycle number in customer information
Number Series : 6000000
Mechanical Register Model 9239 on Mailing Machine Model 9110,9112, 9120, 9125. Single printhead mechanism. Single printhead mechanism.
EKU  ?
V/F:      0.00      (Four bank machine) Narrow triad
Color:      Red (common)
Known usage:
                  



Hawkins Type D(C)7(B)(1) in 1995 edition.

PPS-A36.2A    "Transitional Friden/Singer"      (R)

File:PPS-A36(02)A.png
Similar to "PPS-A35"
Rectangular, 56 x 23mm
F/V at center in box
UPS shield logo at left of F/V box
date to left of logo, single lines above and below, double lines to right and left
"COMMON CARRIER" below box
Below "COMMON CARRIER" ID number
Line at bottom interrupted by ID number
Does not have printing cycle number in customer information
Number Series : 6000000
Mechanical Register Model 9239 on Mailing Machine Model 9110,9112, 9120, 9125. Single printhead mechanism. Single printhead mechanism.
EKU  ?
V/F:      0.00      (Four bank machine) Wide triad
Color:      Red (common)
Known usage:
                  




Hawkins Type D(C)7(B)(2) in 1995 edition.

PPS-A36.2B    "Transitional Friden/Singer"      (R)

File:PPS-A36(02)B.png
Similar to "PPS-A35"
Rectangular, 56 x 23mm
F/V at center in box
UPS shield logo at left of F/V box
date to left of logo, single lines above and below, double lines to right and left
"COMMON CARRIER" below box
Below "COMMON CARRIER" ID number
Line at bottom not interrupted by ID number
Does not have printing cycle number in customer information
Number Series : 6000000
Mechanical Register Model 9239 on Mailing Machine Model 9110,9112, 9120, 9125. Single printhead mechanism. Single printhead mechanism.
EKU  ?
V/F:      0.00      (Four bank machine) wIDE triad
Color:      Red (common)
Known usage:
                  


Hawkins Type D(C)9 in 1995 edition.

PPS-A37(01)A    "Singer"     

 


Rectangular, 56 x 23mm
F/V at center in box
UPS shield logo at left of F/V box
date to left of logo, single lines above and below, double lines to right and left
"COMMON CARRIER" below box
Below "COMMON CARRIER" ID number preceded by "SINGER"
Line at bottom not interrupted by ID number
Does not have printing cycle number in customer information
Number Series : 5070000
Mechanical Register Model 9233 on Mailing Machine Model 9110,9112, 9120. Single printhead mechanism. Single printhead mechanism.
EKU  ?
V/F:      .00 ≋     (Four bank machine) wide triad before and after denomination.
Color:      Red (common)
Known usage:
    5071505     OH      474-775      COMLUMBUS [note spelling error]



PPS-A37.1B    "Singer"     

As "PPS-A37.01A"
Four sets of 4 dashes stacked at left


Known usage:
                  


Hawkins Type D(C)10 in 1995 edition.

PPS-A37.2A    "Transitional Friden/Singer"     

Similar to "PPS-A37.1
Rectangular, 56 x 23mm
F/V at center in box
UPS shield logo at left of F/V box
date to left of logo, single lines above and below, double lines to right and left
"COMMON CARRIER" below box
Below "COMMON CARRIER" ID number
Line at bottom not interrupted by ID number
Does not have printing cycle number in customer information
Number Series : 6000000
Mechanical Register Model 9239 on Mailing Machine Model 9110,9112, 9120, 9125. Single printhead mechanism. Single printhead mechanism.
EKU  ?
V/F:      .00 ≋     (Four bank machine) wide triad before and after denomination.
Color:      Red (common)
Known usage:
                  

PPS-A37.2B        "Transitional Friden/Singer"     

 

As "PPS-A37.1B"
Four sets of 4 dashes stacked at left


Known usage:
    5072296     WI     582-537     



Hawkins Type D(C)11 in 1995 edition.

PPS-A37.3    "Friden"     

Similar to "PPS-A37.1"
Rectangular, 56 x 23mm
F/V at center in box
UPS shield logo at left of F/V box
date to left of logo, single lines above and below, double lines to right and left
"COMMON CARRIER" below box
Below "COMMON CARRIER" ID number preceded by "Friden"
Line at bottom not interrupted by ID number
Does not have printing cycle number in customer information
Number Series : 5070000
Mechanical Register Model 9233 on Mailing Machine Model 9110,9112, 9120. Single printhead mechanism. Single printhead mechanism.
EKU  ?
V/F:      .00 ≋     (Four bank machine) wide triad before and after denomination.
Color:      Red (common)
Known usage:
    5071900    NC     209-711     


Hawkins Type D(D) in 1995 edition.

PPS-A38    "Friden Alcatel"     

This group is printed on pressure sensitive paper and is characterized by large rectangular box,
containing the state abbreviation, customer identification number, and thee wording 'PKG ID#",
and a "red-on-white" UPS shield and package logo to the right.

Hawkins Type D(D)1 in 1995 edition.

PPS-A38(01.1)A    "Friden"     

F/V "MANIFEST" below shield replaces F/V
UPS shield logo at left of F/V box
date above logo,
There is no "Friden Alcatel " between box and shield
Frame line at top of box interrupted by "UPS SHIPPER NUMBER"
Short tape without "RETURN ADDRESS" to left of box
EKU 11 NOV 1985
Color:      Red (common)
Known usage:
        NJ     070-635     



Hawkins Type D(D)1 in 1995 edition.

PPS-A38(01.1)B    "Friden"     

F/V "MANIFEST" below shield replaces F/V
UPS shield logo at left of F/V box
date above logo,
There is "Friden Alcatel " between box and shield
Frame line at top of box interrupted by "UPS SHIPPER NUMBER"
Short tape without "RETURN ADDRESS" to left of box
EKU 11 NOV 1985
Color:      Red (common)
Known usage:
        NY     130-816     



Hawkins Type D(D)1 in 1995 edition.

PPS-A38(01.2)A    "Friden"     

F/V "MANIFEST" below shield replaces F/V
UPS shield logo at left of F/V box
date above logo,
There is no "Friden Alcatel " between box and shield
Frame line at top of box interrupted by "UPS SHIPPER NUMBER"
Long tape with "RETURN ADDRESS" to left of box
EKU
Color:      Red (common)
Known usage:
                  



Hawkins Type D(D)1 in 1995 edition.

PPS-A38(01.2)B    "Friden"     

F/V "MANIFEST" below shield replaces F/V
UPS shield logo at left of F/V box
date above logo,
There is "Friden Alcatel " between box and shield
Frame line at top of box interrupted by "UPS SHIPPER NUMBER"
Long tape with "RETURN ADDRESS" to left of box
EKU
Color:      Red (common)
Known usage:
        IL     641-360     

Hawkins Type D(D)2 in 1995 edition.

PPS-A38(02.1)A    "Friden"     

Similar to "PPS-A38(01.1)A"
F/V "MANIFEST" below shield replaces F/V
UPS shield logo at left of F/V box
date above logo,
There is no "Friden Alcatel " between box and shield
Frame line at top of box not interrupted by "UPS SHIPPER NUMBER"
Short tape without "RETURN ADDRESS" to left of box
EKU 11 NOV 1985
Color:      Red (common)
Known usage:
        NJ     070-635     



Hawkins Type D(D)1 in 1995 edition.

PPS-A38(02.1)B    "Friden"     

Similar to "PPS-A38(01.1)B"
F/V "MANIFEST" below shield replaces F/V
UPS shield logo at left of F/V box
date above logo,
There is "Friden Alcatel " between box and shield
Frame line at top of box not interrupted by "UPS SHIPPER NUMBER"
Short tape without "RETURN ADDRESS" to left of box
EKU 11 NOV 1985
Color:      Red (common)
Known usage:
        NY     130-816     



Hawkins Type D(D)2 in 1995 edition.

PPS-A38(02.2)A    "Friden"     

Similar to "PPS-A38(01.2)A"
F/V "MANIFEST" below shield replaces F/V
UPS shield logo at left of F/V box
date above logo,
There is no "Friden Alcatel " between box and shield
Frame line at top of box not interrupted by "UPS SHIPPER NUMBER"
Long tape with "RETURN ADDRESS" to left of box
EKU
Color:      Red (common)
Known usage:
                  



Hawkins Type D(D)1 in 1995 edition.

PPS-A38(02.2)B    "Friden"     

Similar to "PPS-A38(02.2)B"
F/V "MANIFEST" below shield replaces F/V
UPS shield logo at left of F/V box
date above logo,
There is "Friden Alcatel " between box and shield
Frame line at top of box not interrupted by "UPS SHIPPER NUMBER"
Long tape with "RETURN ADDRESS" to left of box
EKU
Color:      Red (common)
Known usage:
                  


Hawkins Type E in 1995 edition.

PPS-A39    "Hasler"     

The indicium is a rectangular box divided by two horizontal lines.
"United Parcel Service" appears in the top section.
The "UPS shield and parcel" logo appears at the left of the center section
followed by the F/V and then by 3 stacked vertical lines.
The bottom section contains the unit identification number preceded by "H"



Hawkins Type E(A)1 in 1995 edition.

PPS-A39(01)    "Hasler"     

 


Rectangular, 37 x 27.5mm
F/V at center in box
UPS shield logo at left of F/V box
date to left of logo
Number Series : 300000, 2100000, 2200000, 2300000, 2400000, 2500000, and 2600000
Mechanical Register Model 2413U UPS on Mailing Machine Model 202S or 204S.
EKU 9 DEC 1982
F/V:      00.00      (Four bank machine)
Color:      Red (common)
Color:      Blue (RR)
Known usage:
    2484669    WA     940-842     



Hawkins Type E(A)2 in 1995 edition.

PPS-A39(02)    "Hasler"      (RRRR)


Rectangular, 44 x 32.5mm
F/V at center in box
UPS shield logo at left of F/V box
date to left of logo
Number Series : 2131708 or 2161271 (only ones known).
Mechanical Register Model 2413U UPS on Mailing Machine Model 202S or 204S.
EKU 9 DEC 1982
F/V:      00.00      (Four bank machine)
Color:      Red (common)


Known usage:
    2131708    CT     0-41-533     
    2161271    CA     9-51-998     



PPS-A40    "Orbitran"      (RRRRR)

Rectangular with 2 vertical lines at each side outside the rectangle.
Rectangular box divided into two sections, top and bottom.

Hawkins Type F(A)1 in 1995 edition.

PPS-A40.1(A)1    "Orbitran"     

 


Top section of box contains the state abbreviation and customer identification number.
Customer identification number reads either "NNN-NNN" or "N-NN-NNN"
Bottom section of box with "ALSO SHEET THIS / NO."
Date and delivery charges in two lines below box
Parcel Computer 4 (PC-4) or Model 1020.
EKU 26 JAN 1976
F/V:      00.00     
Known usage:
        CA     959-927     



Hawkins Type F(A)2 in 1995 edition.

PPS-A40.1(A)2    "Orbitran"     

Top section of box contains the state abbreviation and customer identification number.
Customer identification number reads either "NNN-NNN" or "N-NN-NNN"
Bottom section of box with "ALSO SHEET THIS / NO."
Date and delivery charges in one line below box
Parcel Computer 4 (PC-4) or Model 1020.
EKU 5 MAR 1979
F/V:      00.00     
Known usage:
        MD     295-955     



Hawkins Type F(A)3 in 1995 edition.

PPS-A40.1(B)1    "Orbitran"      (RR)

 


Top section of box contains the state abbreviation and customer identification number.
Customer identification number reads either "NNN-NNN" or "N-NN-NNN"
Bottom section of box with "ALSO SHEET THIS / NO."
Return address in two to three lines above box
Date and delivery charges in one line below box
Parcel Computer 4 (PC-4) or Model 1020.
EKU 28 APR 1977
F/V:      00.00     
Known usage:
        NJ     068-969      EAST HANOVER NJ






Hawkins Type F(A)4a in 1995 edition.

PPS-A40.2(A)1    "Orbitran"      (RR)

 


Top section of box contains the state abbreviation and customer identification number.
Customer identification number reads either "NNN-NNN" or "N-NN-NNN"
Bottom section of box with "ALSO SHEET / THIS NO."
Return address in two to three lines split between above and below box
Date and delivery charges in one line below box
Parcel Computer 4 (PC-4) or Model 1020.
EKU 17 APR 1980
F/V:      0.00     
Known usage:
        NY     159-470      WOODBURY NY



Hawkins Type F(A)4b in 1995 edition.

PPS-A40.2(A)2    "Orbitran"      (RR)


Top section of box contains the state abbreviation and customer identification number.
Customer identification number reads either "NNN-NNN" or "N-NN-NNN"
Bottom section of box with "ALSO SHEET / THIS NO."
Return address in two to three lines split between above and below box
Date and delivery charges in one line below box
Parcel Computer 4 (PC-4) or Model 1020.
EKU
F/V:      00.00     


Known usage:
                  



Hawkins Type F(A)5 in 1995 edition.

PPS-A40.2(B)1    "Orbitran"      (RR)

 


Top section of box contains the state abbreviation and customer identification number.
Customer identification number reads either "NNN-NNN" or "N-NN-NNN"
Bottom section of box with "ALSO SHEET / THIS NO."
Return address in two to three lines above box
Date and delivery charges in one line below box
Parcel Computer 4 (PC-4) or Model 1020.
EKU 2 MAY 1982
F/V:      0.00     
Color:      Red, Violet


Known usage:
        WI     584-661      MILWAUKEE WI
        CA     995-206      CERRITOS CA



Hawkins Type F(A)6a in 1995 edition.

PPS-A40.2(C)1    "Orbitran"      (R)

 
Top section of box contains the state abbreviation and customer identification number.
Customer identification number reads either "NNN-NNN" or "N-NN-NNN"
Bottom section of box with "ALSO SHEET / THIS NO."
Date and delivery charges in one line below box
Parcel Computer 4 (PC-4) or Model 1020.
EKU 26 JAN 1979
F/V:      0.00     
Color:      Red, Violet


Known usage:
        NY/RN     163-215     
        TX        750-649     

Hawkins Type F(A)6b in 1995 edition.

PPS-A40.2(C)2    "Orbitran"      ((R))

Top section of box contains the state abbreviation and customer identification number.
Customer identification number reads either "NNN-NNN" or "N-NN-NNN"
Bottom section of box with "ALSO SHEET / THIS NO."
Date and delivery charges in one line below box
Parcel Computer 4 (PC-4) or Model 1020.
EKU 26 JAN 1979
F/V:      00.00     
Color:      Red, Violet


Known usage:
                 

Hawkins Type F(A)7 in 1995 edition.

PPS-A40.3(A)    "Orbitran"      (R)

 
Top section of box contains the state abbreviation and customer identification number.
Customer identification number reads either "NNN-NNN" or "N-NN-NNN"
Bottom section of box with "ALSO SHEET NO."
There is an additional section below with "SIGNATURE RELEASE NO"
Below this section is a line with local retail delivery area
Date and weight in one line below box
Parcel Computer 4 (PC-4) or Model 1020.
EKU 23 AUG 1978


Known usage:
        NY/RETAIL    147-460     
        NY/RETAIL    191-517     

"NOTE" There appear to be several varieties of this type, potential for subdivision.



Hawkins Type F(A)8 in 1995 edition.

PPS-A40.4(A)1    "Orbitran"      (R)

 


Rectangular box contains the state abbreviation and customer identification number on top line
Customer identification number reads either "NNN-NNN" or "N-NN-NNN"
Bottom line in box with "PKG ID #"
Above the box are two to three lines with the local return address.
Date and F/V in one line below box
Parcel Computer 4 (PC-4) or Model 1020.
EKU 23 AUG 1978
F/V:      0.00     
Color:      Red, Black


Known usage:
        IL    629-826     
        IL    650-363      DES PLAINES IL

Hawkins Type F(A)9 in 1995 edition.

PPS-A40.4(A)2    "Orbitran"      (R)

 
Rectangular box contains the state abbreviation and customer identification number on top line
Block font
Similar to PPS-A40.4(A)1 but taller
Customer identification number reads either "NNN-NNN" or "N-NN-NNN"
Bottom line in box with "PKG ID #"
Above the box are two to three lines with the local return address.
Date and F/V in one line below box
Parcel Computer 4 (PC-4) or Model 1020.
EKU 2 FEB 1981
F/V:      0.00     
Color:      Red, Violet


Known usage:
        PA    165-882      EMMAUS PA
        GA    385-317      CARTERSVILLE GA
        IL    610-181      ELK GROVE IL

Hawkins Type F(A)9 in 1995 edition.

PPS-A40.4(A)3    "Orbitran"      (R)

Similar to PPS-A40.4(A)2 but no F/V
Rectangular box contains the state abbreviation and customer identification number on top line
Block font
Similar to PPS-A40.4(A)1 but taller
Customer identification number reads either "NNN-NNN" or "N-NN-NNN"
Bottom line in box with "PKG ID #"
Above the box are two to three lines with the local return address.
Date and weight in lbs. in one line below box
Parcel Computer 4 (PC-4) or Model 1020.
EKU
Color:      Red, Violet


Known usage:
                

Hawkins Type F(A)11 in 1995 edition.

PPS-A40.4(A)4    "Orbitran"      (R)


Rectangular box contains the state abbreviation and customer identification number on top line
Block font
Similar to PPS-A40.4(A)1 but taller
Customer identification number reads either "NNN-NNN" or "N-NN-NNN"
Bottom line in box with "PKG ID #"
Above the box are two to three lines with the local return address.
Date and F/V in one line below box
Parcel Computer 4 (PC-4) or Model 1020.
EKU 6 JUN 1981
F/V:      0.00     
Color:      Red, Violet


Known usage:
        CA    959-187      SAN FRANCISCO CA



Hawkins Type F(A)10 in 1995 edition.

PPS-A40.4(B)    "Orbitran"      (R)

 


Rectangular box contains the state abbreviation and customer identification number on top line
Block font
Similar to PPS-A40.4(A)1 but taller
Customer identification number reads either "NNN-NNN" or "N-NN-NNN"
Bottom line in box with "PKG ID #"
Date and F/V in one line below box
Parcel Computer 4 (PC-4) or Model 1020.
EKU 16 FEB 1982
F/V:      0.00     
Color:      Red, Violet


Known usage:
        MA    015-918     
        TX    750-649     



Hawkins Type F(A)13 in 1995 edition.

PPS-A40.4(C)    "Orbitran"      (R)


Rectangular box contains the state abbreviation and customer identification number on top line.
Customer identification number reads either "NNN-NNN" or "N-NN-NNN"
Middle line "SIGNATURE REQUIRED"
Bottom line in box with "PKG ID #"
Above the box are two to three lines with the local return address.
Date and F/V in one line below box
Parcel Computer 4 (PC-4) or Model 1020.
EKU 6 JUN 1981
F/V:      0.00     
Color:      Red, Violet



Hawkins Type F(B)3 in 1995 edition.

PPS-A41    "Orbitran"      (R)


Rectangular box contains the state abbreviation and customer identification number on top line.
Customer identification number reads either "NNN-NNN" or "N-NN-NNN"
Bottom line in box with "PKG ID #"
With short "ORBITRAN" above date and "UPS" shield logo.
Parcel Computer 5 (PC-5) or PCS-2000 with an LP-6 Label Printer.
EKU 6 JUN 1981
F/V:      (0)0.00     
Color:      Red, Violet
Varieties:
                PPS-A41.1 Short 75x32mm
 
:                Known usage:
        NH    028-528     
        NJ    062-743     
        TX    756-544     



                PPS-A41.1a with "MANIFEST" in place of F/V.
                Known usage:
        NJ    062-743     



                PPS-A41.1b with weight in place of F/V.
 
                Known usage:
        CA    885-613     



                PPS-A41.2 Long 122x32mm, with return address to left of box.
 
                Known usage:
        MO    668-961      JEFF CITY, MO
        NV    873-199      SPARKS, NV







Hawkins Type F(B)3 in 1995 edition.

PPS-A42    "Orbitran"      (R)


Rectangular box contains the state abbreviation and customer identification number on top line.
Customer identification number reads either "NNN-NNN" or "N-NN-NNN"
Bottom line in box with "PKG ID #"
With large "ORBITRAN" above date and "UPS" shield logo.
Parcel Computer 5 (PC-5) or PCS-2000 with an LP-6 Label Printer.
EKU
F/V:      (0)0.00     
Color:      Red, Violet
Varieties:
                PPS-A42.1 Short 75x32mm
 
:                Known usage:
        DE    199-939     



                PPS-A42.1a with "MANIFEST" in place of F/V.
                Known usage:




                PPS-A42.1b with weight in place of F/V.
                Known usage:




                PPS-A42.2 Long 122x32mm, with return address to left of box.
                Known usage:
        IL    629-906      MC GAW PARK, IL






Hawkins Type F(B)3 in 1995 edition.

PPS-A43    "Orbitran"      (R)


Rectangular box contains the state abbreviation and customer identification number on top line.
Customer identification number reads either "NNN-NNN" or "N-NN-NNN"
Bottom line in box with "PKG ID #"
With no manufacturer name above date and "UPS" shield logo.
Parcel Computer 5 (PC-5) or PCS-2000 with an LP-6 Label Printer.
EKU
F/V:      (0)0.00     
Color:      Red, Violet
Varieties:
                PPS-A43.1 Short 75x32mm
:                Known usage:






Hawkins Type F(B)3 in 1995 edition.

PPS-A44    "Data Card"      (R)


Rectangular box contains the state abbreviation and customer identification number on top line.
Customer identification number reads either "NNN-NNN" or "N-NN-NNN"
Bottom line in box with "PKG ID #"
With small "DATA CARD" above date and "UPS" shield logo.
Parcel Computer 5 (PC-5) or PCS-2000 with an LP-6 Label Printer.
EKU
F/V:      (0)0.00     
Color:      Red, Violet
Varieties:
                PPS-A44.1 Short 75x32mm
 
:                Known usage:
        MA    015-838     
        TX    782-900     




                PPS-A44.1a with "MANIFEST" in place of F/V.
                Known usage:




                PPS-A44.1b with weight in place of F/V.
                Known usage:




                PPS-A44.2 Long 122x32mm, with return address to left of box.
 
                Known usage:
        TN    307-201      DRESDEN, TN






Hawkins Type F(B)3 in 1995 edition.

PPS-A45    "Data Card"      (R)


Rectangular box contains the state abbreviation and customer identification number on top line.
Customer identification number reads either "NNN-NNN" or "N-NN-NNN"
Bottom line in box with "PKG ID #"
With large "DATA CARD" above date and "UPS" shield logo.
Parcel Computer 5 (PC-5) or PCS-2000 with an LP-6 Label Printer.
EKU
F/V:      (0)0.00     
Color:      Red, Violet
Varieties:
                PPS-A45.1 Short 75x32mm
 
               Known usage:
        MI    416-970     



                PPS-A45.1a with "MANIFEST" in place of F/V.
 
                Known usage:
        MA    028-260     



                PPS-A45.1b with weight in place of F/V.
                Known usage:




                PPS-A45.2 Long 122x32mm, with return address to left of box.
 
                Known usage:
        IL    629-906      MC GAW PARK, IL





Hawkins Type F(B)1 in 1995 edition.

PPS-A46    "Orbitran"      (R)

Rectangular box with "UPS SHIPPER NUMBER" interrupting the top frame line
Rectangular box contains the state abbreviation and customer identification number on top line.
Customer identification number reads "NNN-NNN"
Bottom line in box with "PKG ID #"
With large "ORBITRAN" above date and "UPS" shield logo.
Parcel Computer 5 (PC-5) or PCS-2000 with an LP-6 Label Printer.
EKU 14 MAY 1985
F/V:      (0)0.00     
Color:      Red, Violet
Varieties:
                PPS-A46.1 Short: 75x32mm
 
:                Known usage:
        NJ    065-248     



                PPS-A46.1a with "MANIFEST" in place of F/V.
                Known usage:




                PPS-A46.1b with weight in place of F/V.
                Known usage:


                PPS-A46.2 Long: 122x32mm with " RETURN ADDRESS" to left of box
 
:                Known usage:
        TX    774-637      FORT WORTH






Hawkins Type F(B)2 in 1995 edition.

PPS-A47    "Orbitran"      (R)

Rectangular box with "UPS SHIPPER NUMBER" interrupting the top frame line
Rectangular box contains the state abbreviation and customer identification number on top line.
Customer identification number reads either "NNN-NNN" or "N-NN-NNN"
Bottom line in box with "PKG ID #"
Without large "ORBITRAN" above date and "UPS" shield logo.
Parcel Computer 5 (PC-5) or PCS-2000 with an LP-6 Label Printer.
EKU
F/V:      (0)0.00     
Color:      Red, Violet



Hawkins Type F(B)3 in 1995 edition.

PPS-A48    "Orbitran"      (R)

Rectangular box with "UPS SHIPPER NUMBER" interrupting the top frame line
Rectangular box without bottom frame line
Rectangular box contains the state abbreviation and customer identification number on top line.
Customer identification number reads either "NNN-NNN" or "N-NN-NNN"
Bottom line in box with "PKG ID #"
With large "ORBITRAN" above date and "UPS" shield logo.
Parcel Computer 5 (PC-5) or PCS-2000 with an LP-6 Label Printer.
EKU
F/V:      (0)0.00     
Color:      Red, Violet
Varieties:
                PPS-A48.1 Short: 75x32mm
 
:                Known usage:
        MI    415-560     



                PPS-A48.1a with "MANIFEST" in place of F/V.
                Known usage:




                PPS-A48.1b with weight in place of F/V.
                Known usage:


                PPS-A48.2 Long: 120x32mm with " RETURN ADDRESS" to left of box
 


:                Known usage:
        VA    200-437      SPRINGFIELD, VA






                PPS-A48.2a with "MANIFEST" in place of F/V.
 


                Known usage:
        NJ    060-366      S. BRNSWK, NJ







Hawkins Type G(A) in 1995 edition.

PPS-A49    "DIGI"      (R)

Date at upper r1ght
UPS shield and package logo at center right
Denomination at lower right
Customer identification number at center left
Customer identification number reads "NNN-NNN"
Package identification data at bottom left
EKU 21 DEC 1987
F/V:      0.00     
Color:      Red, Violet
Varieties:
                PPS-A49.1 Customer identification number unboxed
 
:                Known usage:
        PA    174-000     






                PPS-A49.2a Customer identification number boxed with jagged line. Package ID # included in box. "DIGI POSTAL " vertical at far right
                At bottom "DIGI REG# [8 digits] TRANS#"
 
                Known usage:
        MN    562-976     








                PPS-A49.2b Customer identification number boxed with straight line. Package ID # included in box. "DIGI POSTAL " vertical at far right
                At bottom "DIGI REG# [8 digits] TRANS#"
 


:                Known usage:
        IL    619-767     







                PPS-A49.2c Customer identification number boxed with straight line. Package ID # included in box. without "DIGI POSTAL " vertical at far right
                At bottom "DIGI REG# [8 digits] TRANS#"
 


:                Known usage:
        OR    849-241     







Hawkins Type H(A)2 in 1995 edition.

PPS-A50    "TEC AMERICA"      (R)

 
Date at lower center
Denomination at lower right
Preprinted Customer identification number preceded by state abbreviation at top.
Customer identification number reads "NNNXNN"
EKU 16 OCT 1986
F/V:      ★000     
Color:      Black on white
TEC Model MA-135-CUP
:                Known usage:
                 










Hawkins Type H(A)1 in 1995 edition.

PPS-A51    "TEC AMERICA"      (R)

 
Date at lower center
UPS shield and package logo at top left
Denomination at lower right
Customer identification number at right of logo, below "UPS"
Customer identification number reads "NNN-XNN"
EKU 13 MAR 1992
F/V:      ★000     
Color:      Black on white
TEC Model MA-135-CUP


:                Known usage:
            291-X78      ----











Hawkins Type H(B) and H(D)2 in 1995 edition.

PPS-A52    "TEC AMERICA"      (R)

Date at middle
UPS shield and package logo at center right
Denomination at lower right
Customer identification number within box at top
Customer identification number reads "NNN-XNN, NNNXNN, or NNN XNN"
Package identification data at bottom left
EKU 2 SEP 1982
F/V:      ★0.00    
Color:      purple on goldenrod
Color:      purple on white
TEC Model MA-135-CUP
Varieties:
                PPS-A52.0a "UPS" in box relatively large
 
:                Known usage:
            470-X71     











                PPS-A52.0b "UPS" in box relatively small, box at right more angular
 


:                Known usage:
            250-X00     

















                PPS-A52.1 State abbreviation in box above customer ID, box at right more angular
 
:                : EKU 10 DEC 1991
:                : F/V:      0.00    
:                : Color:      purple on white



:                Known usage:
        ?    010-X51     












Hawkins Type H(C) and H(D) in 1995 edition.

PPS-A53    "TEC AMERICA"      (R)

Date at middle
Denomination at lower right
Customer identification number at center left
Customer identification number reads "NNN-XNN"


Color:      purple on white


Varieties:
                PPS-A53.0
 
               : F/V:      ★0.00    
               : TEC Model MA-135-CUP
               : EKU 6 NOV 1988


:                Known usage:
            170-X55     
            330-X16     










                PPS-A53.1 "GROUND" at base
 
               : F/V:      0.00    
               : TEC Model M-2200-15 CUP
               : EKU 24 NOV 1986



:                Known usage:
            580-X26     











Hawkins Type H(E) in 1995 edition.

PPS-A54          (R)

Date at upper r1ght
UPS shield and package logo at center right
Denomination at lower left
Customer identification number at top
Customer identification number reads "N-NN-NNN"
Package identification data at bottom
Local return address in middle
F/V:      0.00     
Color:     
Varieties:
                PPS-A54.0 "TEC AMERICA" Customer identification number preceded by "SHIPPER #"
 
               : At right "SHEET / THIS / # "
               : EKU 2 JUL 1979







:                Known usage:
        OR    9-47-925      BEAVERTON





                PPS-A54.1"TEC AMERICA" Customer identification number at top alone
 
               : At right "SHEET THIS / NUMBER "
               : EKU 4 APR 1979
:                Known usage:
        OR    9-47-925      BEAVERTON









Hawkins Type I(B) in 1995 edition.

PPS-A55    "MOS Scales"      (R)

 
Date at upper r1ght
UPS shield and package logo at right
Denomination at lower right
Customer identification number boxed at left
Customer identification number reads "NNN-NNN"
Package identification data at bottom
Local return address in middle
F/V:      0.00     
Color:      black on white



:                Known usage:
        MO    123-456     



Hawkins Type J(A) in 1995 edition.

PPS-A56          (R)

Date at upper r1ght
UPS shield and package logo at right
Denomination at lower right
Customer identification number boxed at left
Customer identification number reads "NNN-NNN"
Package identification data at bottom
Local return address in middle
Color:      black on white
Varieties:
                PPS-A56.0
 
               : User's return address at bottom
               : EKU 25 MAR 1991




:                Known usage:
        IN    739-008      FT BEN HARRISON IN


                PPS-A56.1
 
               : Without user's return address at bottom
               : EKU 25 MAR 1991




                PPS-A56.2
               : As PPS-A56.1 Without date






Hawkins Type J(B) in 1995 edition.

PPS-A57    

 
Date at left
Denomination at lower right
Customer identification number at top center
Customer identification number reads "NNN-XNN"
Package identification data at bottom
F/V:      (0)0.00     
Color:      black on white





Hawkins Type J(C) in 1995 edition.

PPS-A58         

 
Date at lower left
Box with customer id at right
Denomination at lower center
Customer identification number boxed at left
Customer identification number reads "NNN-NNN"
Package identification data at bottom right bottom of box
Local return address at left
Color:      black on white





PPS-A59    "UPS MAIL INNOVATIONS"     

Package identification data at bottom
Local return address at top left
Color:      black on white


                PPS-A59.1
 
               : Upper right box, top line: "PARCEL SELECT", Bottom line: "eVS-GDE"
               : "CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED" above addressee
               : In box to right of bar code: 3 lines of data below "UPS MAIL INNOVATIONS"




                PPS-A59.2
               : Upper right box, top line: "PS LIGHTWEIGHT", Bottom line: "eVS"
               : "Return Service Requested" above addressee
               : In box to right of bar code: 2 lines of data below "UPS MAIL INNOVATIONS"













PPS-A60     "UPS SUREPOST"



Label consisting of 6 horizontal divisions divided by lines
               : Color:      black on white
               : Section 1               : Return address at top left
               : Section 2               : QR Code, bar code and destination code
               : Section 3               : " UPS SUREPOST" above UPS tracking number
               : Section 4               : UPS tracking bar code
               : Section 5               : Delivery destination
               : Section 6               : United States Postal Service ("USPS") tracking


PPS-A60.1
 


               : Section 2               : Bar code 50mm wide, Destination code 50mm
               : Section 5               : Delivery destination "USPS DELIVER TO:" with "Carrier Leave /If No Response" to right
               : Section 5               : Box at right dimension: 26 x 13 mm















PPS-A60.2
PPS-A60.2a
 
               : Section 2               : Bar code 38mm wide, Destination code 54mm wide
               : Section 5               : Delivery destination "Carrier - Leave If No Response" / "USPS DELIVER TO:"
               : Section 5               : Box at right dimension: 25 x 15 mm













PPS-A60.2b
 
               : Section 2               : Bar code 37mm wide, Destination code 53mm wide
               : Section 5               : Delivery destination "Carrier - Leave If No Response" / "USPS DELIVER TO:"
               : Section 5               : Box at right dimension: 25 x 14 mm
               : Section 6               : Below USPS Tracking code is Black Box labeled "CONSUMER COMMODITY / ORM-D / SURFACE ONLY"












PPS-A60.2c
               : Section 2               : Bar code 50mm wide, Destination code 58mm wide
               : Section 5               : Delivery destination "Carrier - Leave If No Response" / "USPS DELIVER TO:"
               : Section 5               : Box at right dimension: 20 x 13 mm



PPS-A60.3
 
               : Section 5               : Delivery destination "RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED" / "USPS DELIVER TO:"

























PPS-A61 "UPS GROUND"

               : With sections 1-4, and 6 as listed at "PPS-A60"


PPS-A61.0

 
               : Package identification data at bottom
               : Color:      black on white













PPS-A61.1

 
               :   at top
               : Package identification data at bottom
               : Color:      black on white
















Hawkins Type J(D)1 in 1995 edition.

PPS-A62    "DECdirect"      (R)

 


Rectangular box contains the state abbreviation and customer identification number on top line.
Customer identification number reads either "NNN-NNN" or "N-NN-NNN"
Bottom line in box with "PKG ID #"
With small "DECdirect" above date and "UPS" shield logo.
With "RETURN ADDRESS" to the left of the box.
Digital Equipment Corporation model unknown
EKU 3 JAN 1985
F/V:      (0)0.00     
Color:      Red on white (Computer print in black or violet)
:                Known usage:
        NH    028-528      NASHUA NH



PPS-A63     Maker Unknown 1987

 
Rectangular self-adhesive label, 86 x 33 mm, rounded corners, with red "UPS" shield at left.
3 lines of text, top line customer ID
Middle line is package ID
Bottom line is date







Hawkins Type I(A)1 in 1995 edition.

PPS-A64    "Pitney Bowes (Computer Generated)"     


                PPS-A64.1 Customer identification number at top alone
 
               : EKU 8 MAR 1990
:                Known usage:
        IL    619-886     






                PPS-A64.2 Customer identification number at top alone
 


:                Known usage:


Meter no's State Customer ID City F/V Date Color Note
G141506 LA 710-253 $1.64 OCT 9'89 Bk
G144820 PA 258-281 $3.91 MAR 16'92 Bk








Sub-group PPS-B: Indicia from Rochester Package Delivery edit

Rochester Package Delivery Corporation was a local package delivery service in the Rochester, New York region.
193 and 195 Scio Str, Rochester, NY
Founded 1925 as "City Delivery Service" by Martin H Roessel
1955 "City Delivery Service" sold, became "Rochester Package Delivery"
Owned by "E W Edwards & Son", "McCurdy & Co", and "B Forman Co" [Dem & Chron, 8 Sep 71, p26]
Delivered merchandise to customers of more than 90 area retail stores
1965 Referenced in the "Meter Stamp Society Bulletin (MSSB)" [1965:101]
1971 Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC) filing states "Rochester Package Delivery" had 50 trucks and 70 employees.
1983 Still in operation as of 25 Sep

Hawkins Type RPD(PB)1 in 1995 edition.

PPS-B01. Pitney Bowes, c1965. .

 

Indicia feature the generic Pitney Bowes parcel delivery design with "PACKAGE DELIVERY SERVICE" inscription
Pitney Bowes model "RT"
Meter numbers 55000 series, 55009 is known
F/V      00     







Sub-group PPS-C: Indicia from Retail Delivery Service edit

"Retail Delivery Service" was first mentioned in the "Meter Stamp Society Bulletin" in 1970 [issue 128].
In 1977 "RPD" joined in a judicial action suing "UPS" for maintaining a monopoly in the US Northeast corridor (Boston-Washington)
In 1979 the company filed for bankruptcy soon followed by auctions selling any physical assets.
From the 1980's to the present there appears an organization in Cincinnati using the same name, unsure as to a connection to the original company.


Hawkins Type RDS(PB) in 1995 edition.

PPS-C01. Pitney Bowes

"PACKAGE DELIVERY SERVICE" with the standard logo centered,
Date between two lines above ID number, ID number preceded by "PB"
F/V on right also between two lines


PPS-C01.1

 


F/V:      00     
ID number:     55000 series


PPS-C01.2

 


F/V:      00     
ID number:     55000 series


PPS-C01.3

 


F/V:    . 00
ID number:     50000 series


Hawkins Type RDS(PO)1 in 1995 edition.

PPS-C02. Postalia

"PACKAGE DELIVERY SERVICE" with the standard logo centered,
Date between two lines above ID number, ID number followed by "PO"
F/V on right also between two lines

PPS-C02.1

 
F/V:      (0).00:     
ID number:     1098 only known




Hawkins Type RDS(HA)1 in 1995 edition.

PPS-C03. Hasler

PPS-C03.1

 
Box with three sections
F/V in middle section
Date to left of box
F/v:      00.00:     
ID number in the 2300000 series preceded by "H"





Sub-group PPS-D: Indicia from TNT Express edit

TNT Express was an international courier delivery services company with its headquarters in Hoofddorp, Netherlands (Wikipedia)
Founded 1946 as "Thomas Nationwide Express" Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
2011 "TNT Express" separated from its parent company "TNT NV", "TNT NV" renamed itself "PostNL"
2012 "UPS" expressed its intention to acquire "TNT Express", which was cancelled Jan 2013
2015 "FEDEX" announced its purchase of "TNT Express" which was completed 1 Dec 2021.
TNT and its various divisions provided courier, parcel and remail services in at least North America and Western Europe.
Ref.: 2000 Gundel, Alex "Remail and the Globalization of the Mail Market".
Ref.: Stambaugh, Rick " Review of "Remail and the Globalization of the Mail Market" by Alex Gundel, MSSQB 249, Fall 2000


Hawkins Type TNT(PB)1 in 1995 edition.

PPS-D01. Pitney Bowes, c1972. .

 

Indicia feature the generic Pitney Bowes parcel delivery design without "PACKAGE DELIVERY SERVICE" inscription
Meter numbers 50000 series
F/V      .00     




PPS-D02. Unknown, c1989. .

 

Used in Canada and/or Great Britain, with potential cross-border use in the US.


A. With double circle town mark / date mark
B. with filled single circle town mark / date mark
 




PPS-D03. Hasler, c1988. .

 

With Hasler meter type "LA1.1A"
Potential use by TNT as a remail service.



PPS-D04. Hasler, c1988. .

 
With Hasler meter type "LA1.1B"
Potential use by TNT as a remail service.



PPS-D05. Hasler, c1993. .

 
With Hasler meter type "LB1.2C"
Potential use by TNT as a remail service.







Sub-group PPS-E: Indicia from Purolator edit

In the 1960's it was organized as Trans-Canada Couriers, Ltd. as a subsidiary of American Courier Corporation. In 1967 it was purchased by Purolator Filters (originally Motor Improvements, Inc 1923). In 1987 it affiliated with Airborne Express (predecessor of DHL) until 2008. In 1993 Canada Post acquired 91% of Purolator's logistic services but retained the Purolator name with no connection to Purolator Filters. A subsidiary was established as Purolator Courier USA then renamed to Purolator USA eventually to Purolator International. Purolator maintains 104 shipping centers, Purolator International maintains 32 facilities in the USA and 1 in Canada. Headquarters in Mississauga, ON. Canada and Jericho, NY, USA.


PPS-E01 Pitney Bowes c1980

 
Similar to "PPS-A08.2b" without the "United Parcel Service" references.
tall date box, short dashes on right
ID# 40033 only one currently known.
V/F:       0. 00      (small figures, 2-3mm tall)
Slogan slot on left filled by customer number and return address.
No triad from $10.00 on up.
Known usage:
40033           23-73288      Brampton, ONT (?)



PPS-E02 Postalia c1983

 
Similar to "PPS-C02"
"PACKAGE DELIVERY SERVICE" with the standard logo centered,
Date between two lines above ID number, ID number followed by "PO"
F/V on right also between two lines
F/V:      (0).00:     
ID number:     0555 only ONE known
Slogan slot on left filled by customer number.
Known usage:
0555      KS      87-27375     



PPS-E03 Friden c1982

 
Similar to "PPS-A37(03)"
"PUROLATOR COURIER" across the top
Indicium with complet line at top and bottom. and shorter lines at right and left
Date at left of indicium between two lines at right and left, one line at top and bottom
F/V on center in box
V/F:       0. 00      (small figures, 2-3mm tall)
ID number:    not present
Slogan slot on left filled by customer number.




Sub-group PPS-F: Indicia from EFD Package Express edit

EFD Package Express was a service provided by Exhibitors Film Delivery & Service founded 2 Jan 1926. At one time it had branches in Missouri, Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska and New Mexico. It apparently was still in business as of 2021.

 












PPS-F01 Pitney Bowes c1979

 
Generic Pitney Bowes "Package Delivery Service" Indicium
ID in the 55000 series
F/V:  00     




PPS-F02 Pitney Bowes c1980

 
Similar to "PPS-A08.2b" without the "United Parcel Service" references but with a deliveryman at the center
tall date box, short dashes on right
ID# in the 4900000 series vertically at right of denomination.
F/V:       0. 00      (small figures, 2-3mm tall)
Slogan slot on left filled by customer number and return address.
No triad from $10.00 on up (?).




Sub-group PPS-G: Indicia from American Messenger Service edit

There was an "American Messenger Service" on the West Coast that was founded in 1907 and is considered a forerunner of "UPS".
Joel Hawkins has this "American Messenger Service" placed in New England in the 1970's and 80's.


Hawkins Type AMS(PB)1 in 1995 edition.

PPS-G01.1. Pitney Bowes, c1985. .

 

Indicia feature the generic Pitney Bowes parcel delivery design with "PACKAGE DELIVERY SERVICE" inscription
Pitney Bowes model "RT"
Meter numbers 55000 series,
F/V      00     


Hawkins Type AMS(PB)2 in 1995 edition.

PPS-G01.2. Pitney Bowes, c1985. .

 

Indicia feature the generic Pitney Bowes parcel delivery design with "PACKAGE DELIVERY SERVICE" inscription
Pitney Bowes model "RT"
Meter numbers 50000 series,
F/V      00:     


Hawkins Type AMS(PO)1 in 1995 edition.

PPS-G02.1. Postalia, c1984. .

 

Indicia feature crested helmet above Maltese Cross with "A M S" inscription
Meter numbers 0844-1272 known.
F/V      00:     


Hawkins Type AMS(PO)2 in 1995 edition.

PPS-G02.2. Postalia, c1984. .

 

Indicia similar to the generic Pitney Bowes parcel delivery design with "PACKAGE DELIVERY SERVICE" inscription


Meter numbers 55000 series, 55009 is known
F/V      00:     


Hawkins Type AMS(HA)1 in 1995 edition.

PPS-G03.1. Hasler, c1985. .

 

Indicia feature rectangular 3-sectioned box, charges in center, meter ID in bottom.
Circular date mark to left.
Meter numbers 2200000 series
F/V      00.00     


Hawkins Type AMS(HA)2 in 1995 edition.

PPS-G03.2. Hasler, c1985. .

 

Indicia feature rectangular 3-sectioned box, charges in center, meter ID in bottom.
Date only to left.
Meter numbers 2200000 series
F/V      00.00     




Sub-group PPS-H: Indicia from APD edit

"APD" was a motor carrier / delivery company in the Michigan region, the MC number (119665) is inactive.




Hawkins Type APD(PB)1 in 1995 edition.

PPS-H01.1. Pitney Bowes, c1966. .

 

Indicia feature the generic Pitney Bowes parcel delivery design with "PACKAGE DELIVERY SERVICE" inscription
Pitney Bowes model "RT"
Meter numbers 56049 only machine known
F/V      00     





Sub-group PPS-I: Indicia from Berkshire Apparel Corporation edit

It is uncertain exactly what type of delivery service this company provided.


Hawkins Type BAC(PB)1 in 1995 edition.

PPS-I01. Pitney Bowes, c1973. .

 

Indicia feature the generic Pitney Bowes parcel delivery design with "PACKAGE DELIVERY SERVICE" inscription
Pitney Bowes model "RT"
Meter numbers 55111 only machine known
F/V      00     





Sub-group PPS-J: Indicia from Canpar Express edit

Canpar Express is a Canadian small parcel delivery company founded in 1976 that appears to have provided delivery services at some point in both Canada and the US. The company was purchased in 2002 by TFI International. Canpar Express' website states "Canpar Express also offers expedited service from Montreal, Toronto, and Vancouver to anywhere in the continental U.S."

PPS-J01 Pitney Bowes c1979

 
Generic Pitney Bowes Parcel Delivery Service indicium, center without delivery man, F/V to right, date to left
"PACKAGE DELIVERY SERVICE" also omitted
ID# followed by PB at left below date, 20000 and 55000 series
F/V:      ★ 00      (small figures, 2-3mm tall)
Slogan slot on left Canpar emblem, customer identification number, and "No Signature Required".




PPS-J02 Pitney Bowes c1983-85

 
Generic Pitney Bowes Parcel Delivery Service indicium, center without delivery man, F/V to right, date to left
"PACKAGE DELIVERY SERVICE" also omitted
ID# followed by PB at left below date, 10000 series
F/V:       . 00      (small figures, 2-3mm tall)
Slogan slot on left Canpar emblem, customer identification number.




PPS-J03 Postalia c1980

 
Generic Postalia Parcel Delivery Service indicium, center without delivery man, F/V to right, date to left
"PACKAGE DELIVERY SERVICE" also omitted
ID# at riht above F/V, 00000 series
F/V:      00.00      (small figures, 2-3mm tall)
Slogan slot on left Canpar emblem, customer identification number.




PPS-J04 Hasler c1983-85

 
Rectangular box, partitioned into two sections
ID# preceded by H in top section, only 2192468 known
Date within single line circle to left of box
F/V:      00.00      (small figures, 2-3mm tall)
Slogan slot on left Canpar emblem, customer identification number.



PPS-J05 Friden c1983-85

 
Indicium, "F" followed by "METER" above "COMPTEUR"
ID# at top of a partitioned box, above F/V, 10033 only known
Seven small maple leafs stacked at right, with two larger maple leafs at far right
Single circle date mark at left of indicium
F/V:      0.00      (small figures, 2-3mm tall)
Slogan slot on left Canpar emblem, customer identification number.



PPS-J06 Friden c1983-85

 
Indicium simple
ID# at top of a partitioned box, above F/V, 66007 only known
"F METER COMPTEUR" below box
Seven small maple leafs stacked at right,
Single circle date mark at left of indicium
F/V in bottom section of partitioned box
F/V:       0. 00      (small figures, 2-3mm tall)
Slogan slot on left Canpar emblem, customer identification number.





Sub-group PPS-K: Indicia from CMR edit




Sub-group PPS-L: Indicia from State of North Carolina Courier Service edit


"State of North Carolina Courier Service" a courier service organized by and for the State of North Carolina Department of Transportation


PPS-L01 Pitney Bowes c1983

 
Generic Pitney Bowes Parcel Delivery Service indicium, center with delivery man, F/V to right, date to left
ID# followed by PB at left below date, only 55134 known
F/V:      00     
Slogan slot on left filled by " State of North Carolina / COURIER SERVICE".



PPS-L02 Hasler c1985

 
Generic Hasler rectangular box indicium, divided into 3 sections
Circular single circle date mark to left, "COURIER" at top, "SERVICE" at bottom
ID# preceded by H in bottom section of box, only 2404361 and 2414347 known.
F/V:      00.00     
Slogan slot on left filled by " North Carolina / COURIER SERVICE / SAFETY PAYS" .




Sub-group PPS-M: Indicia from DSI (Mr. Messenger, Inc?) edit

Formerly identified as "DSI", MC117243 is a license number assigned to "Mr Messenger, Inc", which was originally assigned to "Plantation Enterprises, Inc" Authority to operate as a common carrier, by motor vehicle, over irregular routes, transporting: Merchandise as is dealt in dental, medical, and optical laboratories or supply houses, normally wrapped and shipped as parcels, between Providence, RI and points in Massachusetts and Connecticut. Which Mr.Messenger, Inc was also described as doing. Information on "DSI" is lacking.


PPS-M01 Pitney Bowes c1983

 
Generic Pitney Bowes "Parcel Delivery Service" indicium, center with delivery man, F/V to right, date to left
ID# followed by PB at left below date, 55000 series
F/V:      0.00     
Slogan slot on left filled by "DSI ", MC117243 and customer ID.




Sub-group PPS-N: Indicia from Hourly edit

"Hourly" a delivery company which for a relatively short time operated in the Philadelphia area


PPS-N01 Postalia c1969

 
Unique horizontal indicium, center with delivery van, F/V to right, date to left
ID# between 0350 and 0729 followed by small PO at right above denomination.
"COMMON / CARRIER " above and below date respectively.
V/F:       . 00      (small figures, 2-3mm tall)
Slogan slot on left filled by customer number.
No triad from $1.00 on up (?).



PPS-N02 Postalia c1970

 
Unique horizontal indicium, center with delivery van, F/V to right, date to left
ID# between 0350 and 0729 followed by large PO at right above denomination.
"COMMON / CARRIER " above and below date respectively.
V/F:       . 00      (small figures, 2-3mm tall)
Slogan slot on left filled by customer number.
No triad from $1.00 on up (?).








Sub-group PPS-O: Indicia from Local Parcel Service edit


"Local Parcel Service, Inc" a delivery company which for a relatively short time operated in the California area


PPS-O01 Pitney Bowes c1969

 
Generic Pitney Bowes Parcel Delivery Service indicium, center with delivery man, F/V to right, date to left
ID# followed by PB at left below date, only 55044 known
V/F:      ★ 00      (small figures, 2-3mm tall)
Slogan slot on left filled by customer number.








Sub-group PPS-P: Indicia from Maclen Express Co edit

Maclen Express Company of Somerville, Massachusetts received its Common Carrier designation on 15 Feb 1983 and which was revoked on 22 Aug 1985.

PPS-P01 Pitney Bowes c1983-85

 
Generic Pitney Bowes Parcel Delivery Service indicium, center with delivery man, F/V to right, date to left
ID# followed by PB at left below date, only 55087 known
V/F:       0. 00      (small figures, 2-3mm tall)
Slogan slot on left filled by a delivery van with "Maclen Express Co" on its side.
No triad from $10.00 on up (?).





Sub-group PPS-Q: Indicia from Merchants Delivery Company edit


"Merchants Delivery Company" (ICC-MC-119990)
" (Federal Register 15318) Authority sought to operate as a common carrier, by motor vehicle, over
irregular routes, transporting: General commodities (except classes A and B explosives, household goods as defined by the Commission,
commodities in bulk, commodities requiring special equipment and those injurious or contaminating to other lading), between points in
Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Nebraska"
"No. MC 119990 (Sub-No. 7 TA), filed October 4, 1968. Applicant: MERCHANTS DELIVERY CO., 1212 East 19th
Street, Kansas City, Mo. 64108. Applicant’s representative: Frank W. Taylor, Jr., 1221 Baltimore, Kansas
City, Mo.64105."

PPS-Q01 Pitney Bowes c1972

Generic Pitney Bowes Parcel Delivery Service indicium, center with delivery man, F/V to right, date to left
ID# followed by PB at left below date, only 50038 known
V/F:        00      (small figures, 2-3mm tall)
Slogan slot on left filled by "MERCHANTS DELIVERY CO" above arrow.


PPS-Q02 Pitney Bowes c1980

 
Generic Pitney Bowes Parcel Delivery Service indicium, center with delivery man, F/V to right, date to left
ID# followed by PB at left below date, only 55001 known?
V/F:      ★00      (small figures, 2-3mm tall)
Slogan slot on left filled by "MERCHANTS DELIVERY CO" above arrow.






Sub-group PPS-R: Indicia from Parcel Delivery Co edit




Sub-group PPS-S: Indicia from Parcel Service edit



Sub-group PPS-T: Indicia from Post Par edit




Sub-group PPS-U: Indicia from Spee-Dee Delivery Service edit




Sub-group PPS-V: Indicia from Metroline edit




Sub-group PPS-W: Indicia from Amazon Prime edit



Sub-group PPS-X: Indicia from Federal Express / FEDEX edit

 
In 1971, Frederick Smith created the "Federal Express Corporation" in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Delivery services began in 1973 with the move to Memphis, Tennessee.
The company later changed its name to the "FDX Corporation" [1997].
2000 (Jan) renamed to the "FedEx Corporation".


PPS-X01. c2020. .

















Sub-group PPS-Y: Indicia from Global Mail edit



Sub-group PPS-Z: Indicia from P R China Post Office / USPS Partnership edit





Sub-group PPS-2Z: Indicia from DHL edit