Description: 1847 BOSTON MERCHANT'S LETTER ABOUT SALE OF SHIP'S CARGO OF GOAT SKINS1847 LETTER FROM RUFUS BRACKETT, TO EDWARD D. KIMBALL, ESQ., ABOUT THE SALE OF A SHIP'S CARGO OF GOAT SKINS FROM ANGOLA. Single sheet, folded to form 4 pages (measuring 9.5 x 7.5 inches), with writing on 1 side. Folded to form a stampless cover, addressed to Elbridge G. Kimball, Esq., Salem, Mass., with Boston cancel date stamp. The brief letter inquires about the purchase of a lot of goat skins from Angola. Very good condition; creased at old folds, few small tears from old wax seal. Rufus Brackett is listed in Boston business directories as a dealer in fine leathers, including morocco. The recipient, Elbridge G. Kimball, was one of 3 brothers that made up the noted Salem, MA Kimball family of maritime merchants, shipping, banking, and textile magnates.We have been a family business for more than 30 years. We focus on rare books, ephemera, early photography & vintage textiles. We maintained a storefront in Amherst, MA for over 10 years, and we have been selling on eBay for more than 2 decades. We pack carefully, ship quickly, and have thousands of happy customers. Our feedback speaks for itself, so purchase with confidence.
Price: 37.5 USD
Location: Amherst, Massachusetts
End Time: 2024-09-25T20:38:32.000Z
Shipping Cost: 3.9 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Topic: Ships, Boats
Certification: Uncertified
Quality: Used
Grade: Ungraded
State: Maine
Place of Origin: United States
