19th Century U.S. Registry Bill 1880 Minster & Toledo Christian Gerber Postmark
Despite its significant age, the ink remains dark and legible, contributing to the historical value of this artifact.
Toledo, Ohio
Koh-I-Noor 1500 Series HB Pencil Advertising Blotter Franklin Printing 1940s
The front (recto) bears a chromolithographic image predominantly featuring orange and red color fields, with a detailed representation of the Koh-I-Noor 1500 series pencil in yellow, graded HB. The text specifies the pencil’s intended users as “ARCHITECTS, ENGINEERS, ARTISTS AND GENERAL OFFICE USE.”.
Seeger Brass Co Advertising Blotter Brown & Bigelow Toledo Ohio 1940s Desk Tool
The reverse side is unprinted and contains the absorbent blotting surface, characterized by a blue fibrous paper typical of blotters from this period.