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Type: Cover / Envelope
Era: 19th Century / Postal History
Year: 1886
State / Location: Fenton, Michigan (MI)
Theme: Illustrated Corner Card / Advertising / College / Normal School
Stamp: 2-Cent Washington Stamp (US Scott #210)
Postmark: Fenton, Mich. Circular Datestamp (Nov 27, 1886)
Description:
Offered here is an original 1886 19th-century postal cover with an illustrated corner card advertising the Fenton Normal School and Commercial College in Fenton, Michigan.
Front Corner Card: Features an engraving of the campus building along with printed details: "Fenton Normal School and Commercial College, J. M. Pile, Principal. Return to FENTON, MICH. if not called for in 5 days." and slogan "Thorough, Practical, Economical."
Postal Details: Postmarked with a clear circular datestamp from Fenton, Michigan dated NOV 27 1886. Franked with a 2-cent red-brown George Washington stamp. Addressed in ink to Mr. E. M. Kidder, Hadley, Mich.
Back: Pencil notation reading "Rec. Nov. 30, '86 / Ans. Dec. 1, '86."
Condition: Good antique condition with expected light aging, minor edge wear, and opening tears along the top flap.
L12-53
