The typed body of the letter states, “I enclose herewith a permit to maintain a pipe line. A faint vertical crease on the left side suggests it was also folded for filing. The typed text, likely produced on a manual typewriter, remains dark and legible, while the fountain-pen signature retains good ink saturation.
S.S. President Cleveland. S.S. President Wilson.
The artifact serves as a concise record of mid-century travel protocols and graphic design.
The corners are chipped and there is slight corner crease, aged paper as might be expected of an item of this age. My photos are of the actual item you are getting.
THIS IS FROM THE SANTA FE THE CHIEF WAY TRAIN LINES. THIS HAS USED ON JUNE 15, 1968. THE CONDITION IS GOOD. THISM HAS EVERY LITTLE WEAR. GOOD TO KNOW.
The condition of the item is normal for its age. CP = CP Publishing, Western Australia. TC = Terry Castle, South Australia. JECO = John Engelander, Victoria, Australia. BB = Birn Brothers, UK. AS = Australian Souvenirs, Western Australia.
Vintage 1940s Nostrands maps of New York. Both maps measure 30 1/2″ x 16 1/4″. South side map connected to original cover folder, north side has been detached. South side has 2 small tears but still looks great, north side map has no tears. These beautiful maps would look fantastic as framed pieces.
The condition of the item is normal for its age. Always happy to say hello to you. CP = CP Publishing, Western Australia. TC = Terry Castle, South Australia. BB = Birn Brothers, UK. AS = Australian Souvenirs, Western Australia.
The surface exhibits moderate foxing and scattered water stains consistent with age, as well as minor edge wear at the upper corners.
