1892 Harper & Brothers New York One Cent Jefferson Postal Card Baldwinsville NY
$ 6.6
Description
1892 Harper & Brothers New York One Cent Jefferson Postal Card Baldwinsville NY. Thank you for visiting! This item is in stock and usually ships within 1 business day of your purchase. It will be shipped via ebay Standard Envelope which provides tracking information when it passes through the sorting machines for First Class mail. USPS workers have no way of scanning the barcode on the label. When it marks it as "out for delivery or delivered" it means it has arrived at your local sorting center, not your home address. Depending on your local postal route, it may take several days yet to arrive at your home. Also, consider possible weather delays in the actual time the service takes. Feel free to write if you have any questions. This remarkable United States Postal Card from January 2, 1892, features a pre-printed one-cent Thomas Jefferson stamp, characteristic of official government-issued postcards of the era. The card bears a clear New York postmark, confirming its dispatch date in the late 19th century. Its reverse side reveals a fascinating piece of commercial history from Franklin Square, New York, serving as an acknowledgment of receipt from the prominent publishing house of Harper & Brothers. This artifact offers a glimpse into turn-of-the-century communication and business practices. The historical significance of this postal card is enhanced by its sender, Harper & Brothers, a renowned publisher with a rich legacy in American literature and periodicals. The card's content, acknowledging a remittance of $18.40, provides a tangible connection to the financial transactions of the period. Addressed to the Gazette Publishing Co. in Baldwinsville, New York, it highlights the widespread network of communication that facilitated commerce across different towns in New York State. This piece is a valuable collectible for enthusiasts of postal history, New Yorkiana, and vintage publishing ephemera.
