Old mail letter dated January 10, 1827, Hamburg – Bordeaux, Germany by Givet. Look at my other ads, I have other letters for sale. 100% in its original condition. Dimensions of the unfolded letter: 24.7 x 20.7 cm. Dimensions of the folded letter: 12.8 x 8.8 cm. Note: One page was deliberately cut in part (one strip remains), perhaps original? Look at the photos, thank you. Thank you and happy shopping.
Authentic handwritten prephilatelic letter from the 17th century, accompanied by its original fold and its armorial black wax seal, addressed to Mrs. Demarquez, at La Grange near Nérac. This piece presents a real historical and postal interest thanks to the presence of an old postmark of Bordeaux, with a very beautiful heraldic wax seal and entirely handwritten content. The fold is closed with a important armorial black wax seal, unfortunately broken when opened but very largely preserved. a central piece of furniture probably representing a stylized bird (or a heraldic animal), clearly visible in the center of the shield. Prephilately, Bordeaux, crowned B, Ancien Régime, Old letter, 17th century, Postal history, Wax seal, Armorial stamp, Heraldry, Nérac, Old manuscript, Old correspondenc.
This handwritten letter, dated November 14, 1895, from Springfield, is a two-page personal correspondence written in a fluid cursive script on aged, cream-tinted paper. The content of the letter reveals a network of social obligations and personal favors.
The envelope exhibits significant age-related toning, with a uniform yellowish-brown discoloration across its surface, along with multiple small, irregular brownish-orange foxing spots and stains, particularly in the lower-middle and right-middle sections.
The header prominently features two distinct logos: a circular emblem reading “GOODYEAR RUBBER CO.” with an inner ring proclaiming “GOLD SEAL 1872 TRADEMARK,” and a square logo bearing the phrases “GOODYEAR,” “SQUARE DEAL,” and “TRADE MARK.”.
The typewritten characters remain legible and exhibit the crisp yet irregular impression typical of early twentieth-century typewriters.
The Boston Plate & Window Glass Co. also identifies itself as manufacturers of French mirrors and beveled plate glass. A handwritten signature at the bottom adds a personal touch to this historical correspondence.
The body of the letter, composed in a conversational and apologetic tone, opens with “Excuse the long delay in writing you, but I’m sure you’ll say the reason sufficient. I thought it was!”. The left margin contains printed vertical text reading “CASTLE” and “LOS ANGELES, USA,” likely identifying the stationery manufacturer or designer, along with a partially obscured horizontal designation that appears to read “EASSBORNE Clayton” and the number “Adams 13055,” suggesting a specific product or design series from this Los Angeles-based printer.
The paper shows two circular punch holes at the top, indicating it was filed in a binder, and several horizontal crease lines from folding.
The paper exhibits significant signs of age, including discoloration, prominent folds, and fading of both the printed and typewritten text.
