We combine shipping when buying multiple items.
Antique 1883 U.S. Postal Card to Ferris & Smith, Jacksonville FL AS Washburn

Approximately 3" by 5"

For sale is an original 1883 United States Postal Card, postmarked in Jacksonville, Florida, and addressed to Ferris & Smith at 31 Moorman Street, Jacksonville. This antique postal card features a handwritten message on the reverse side, requesting eggs to be shipped to the Palatka, Florida address of A.S. Washburne at the Saratoga Hotel.

Details:

  • Postmarked: November 3, 1883, Jacksonville, Florida

  • Postal card features a brown 1-cent stamp design and "UNITED STATES POSTAL CARD" header

  • Addressed to Ferris & Smith, 31 Moorman St., Jacksonville, FL

  • Reverse message reads: "If eggs are about same price please send me a case of about 30 doz. My A S Washburne, Saratoga Hotel, Palatka, Florida ship by Syphon (?) call fast"

  • Condition: Good antique condition with some minor stains and two small punched holes