Discover a fascinating collection of Canadian ephemera from 1898, offering a tangible glimpse into late 19th-century life and communication. This lot includes a handwritten letter on elegant Hotel Victoria, Quebec letterhead, dated August 3, 1898. The letter discusses travel plans from Quebec to Montreal and New York, mentioning Niagara Falls, and provides a personal account of a journey through Canada. The stationery features a detailed royal crest, adding a touch of prestige.

Also included is a Canada Post Card, postmarked August 10, 1898, featuring a Queen Victoria stamp and a handwritten message about using a Canadian card while out of the United States. Two envelopes complete the set: one from Hotel Victoria, Quebec, with a 3-cent Queen Victoria stamp and a Quebec postmark from August 4, 1898, addressed to Mr. A. D. Hinston in Virginia. The second is an official "On Her Majesty's Service" envelope from the Post Office Department, Dead Letter Branch, Ottawa, postmarked Montreal, August 18, 1898. This unique collection provides rich historical context, perfect for collectors of Canadian history, philately, postal history, or late Victorian-era documents. Each piece tells a part of a personal story and the broader postal system of the era. The letter measures approximately 7.75 inches by 5 inches, and the postcard is about 5.5 inches by 3.5 inches.