The product is a stamped envelope from 1892 in the United States, specifically from Boston to Pawtucket, Rhode Island. It features a 2 cent Washington stamp and is in XF/S (Extremely Fine/Superb) quality. The envelope is uncertified, making it a valuable piece for collectors interested in postal history and United States stamps.
Up for auction is an exceptional antique 1892 US postal stationery envelope originating from Boston, Massachusetts, postmarked September 21, 1892[cite: 38].
Key Highlights:
- Printed Corner Card: Features the vintage business return address of "GEO. H. HARRINGTON, 16 & 18 Canal St., BOSTON, Mass."[cite: 38].
- Imprinted Stamp: Official US 2-cent green George Washington embossed postal envelope stamp[cite: 38].
- Postmarks & Transit: Crisp circular dispatch cancellation from Boston, Mass. (Sep 21, 1892)[cite: 38], paired with a matching arrival backstamp from Pawtucket, R.I. (Sep 22, 1892)[cite: 39].
- Addressee: Neatly hand-written address directed to Mr. Chas. Rittmann in Pawtucket, Rhode Island[cite: 38].
Condition: Antique used condition with natural age-related paper toning and handling wear consistent with a 130+ year old postal cover. Please examine all provided photos carefully before bidding.
A wonderful collectible addition for US postal history enthusiasts, Boston ephemera collectors, and 19th-century cover fans[cite: 38, 39]!