Original 19th Century New York Commercial Advertising Postal Cover

Authentic original American postal history advertising cover featuring printed business corner advertising for:

FLEMING, ADAMS & HOWE

Wholesale Grocers

AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS

115 Warren Street, New York

A beautiful intact example of late 19th century commercial postal history.

Postal Details

Features:

• original mailed commercial cover

• original 3¢ locomotive U.S. postage stamp

• tied by New York postal cancellation

• clear NEW YORK AUG 14 postmark

• addressed to:

Miss Emma J. Howe

North Salem

Westchester County, N.Y.

Stamp Details

Includes authentic original:

3¢ George Washington U.S. stamp

Features:

• classic 19th century U.S. issue

• blue color issue

• original commercial postal use

• tied by cancellation

• significantly more collectible on original intact cover

Collectors strongly prefer complete intact usage examples.

Historical Interest

Excellent piece of American commercial history representing:

• wholesale grocery trade

• commission merchant business

• New York City commerce

• 19th century advertising mail

• postal history ephemera

Printed advertising corner cards are highly collectible because many were discarded after receipt.

Condition

• authentic antique item

• normal age toning

• intact flap

• stamp present

• postal cancellation visible

• mailing/storage wear consistent with age

• please inspect photos carefully

Collector Appeal

Ideal for collectors of:

• U.S. postal history

• advertising covers

• New York commercial history

• George Washington stamp covers

• grocery trade ephemera

• Victorian Americana

• corner card cover