Vintage Circa 1910-1920 United States Poster Stamp Half A Page Rather Than No Letter Highland Linen Writing Paper Unused Previously Glued To A Page Along The Top Of The Stamp No Gum Thinned Upper Left Corner Please Note That A Light Glue Stain Is Somewhat Visible From The Front. Stains, Marks, Creases, And Other Imperfections Appear Much Darker In The Scan. I Do Not Ever Alter Scans Unless Clearly Mentioned In The Description. (Inventory #- 070326_00383)

What This Poster Stamp Is All About: This American Poster Stamp Was Issued As A Commercial Advertisement For Highland Linen Writing Paper, A Fine Stationery Brand Produced By The Eaton, Crane & Pike Company. The Message Encourages People To Write Even A Brief Letter Rather Than Allowing Friends Or Family To Receive No Correspondence At All, Presenting Personal Letter Writing As A Thoughtful And Important Social Courtesy.

The Design Shows A Fashionably Dressed Woman Holding A Sealed Letter Beside A Green United States Mail Collection Box. Her Winged Hat Playfully Suggests Mercury, The Swift Messenger Of Classical Mythology, Reinforcing The Themes Of Communication And Speedy Delivery. Visible Text Reads: Original Language English: Half A Page Rather Than No Letter USM Highland Linen Writing Paper English Translation: Half A Page Rather Than No Letter United States Mail Highland Linen Writing Paper Year Of Issue: Vintage Circa 1910-1920 Country Of Origin: United States

Additional Historical Information: The Slogan Half A Page Rather Than No Letter Encouraged Customers Not To Postpone Writing Simply Because They Lacked Time For A Long Message. The Advertisement Suggests That Even A Short Note Written On Highland Linen Paper Would Be Welcomed And Appreciated.

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