Description: I HAVE HAD IN MYCOLLECTION THESE 5 LETTERS FOR MANY YEARS. THEY ARE ALL FOLDED LETTERS BUT ARE IN EXCELLENT CONDITION WITH FEW FAULTS. BEAUTUFUL LONG-HAND HANDWRITING IN INK. THEY APPEAR TO BE AS FOLLOWS: LIVORNO. ITALY -1817 (ITALY BECAME A NATION OM 1861)) PISA, ITALY -1840 / GENEVA (SWISS) -1844 / LILLE, FRANCE - 1851 / AND RIMINI, ITALY - 1851. ALL DELIVERED W/O STAMPS. WAX SEAL IS NOT PRESENT. POSTAGE WAS FIRST INTRODUCED IN BRITAIN IN 1840. CONTACT ME FOR MORE DETAILS. IN PHOTOS COINS WERE USED TO HOLD DOWN THE FOLDED PAPER. Paper history collectibles are vintage, printed, or written items that were originally intended for a short-term purpose but are now considered valuable by collectors. These items are often referred to as ephemera, which is a term that comes from the Greek word ephēmeras meaning "lasting only a day" Here are some examples of postal histiry /corresponance:Show tickets, Postcards, Playing cards, Receipts, Billheads, Invoices, Calendars, Matchbooks, Posters, and Restaurant menus. Ephemera can offer a unique glimpse into history, as it represents what shaped society at the time. When collecting ephemera, it's important to inspect items for condition issues like tears, stains, or fading
Price: 395.95 USD
Location: Leesburg, Georgia
End Time: 2025-02-03T18:50:44.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Original/Reproduction: Original
Time Period Manufactured: Pre-1900
Country/Region of Manufacture: Italy
Region of Origin: Europe
Modified Item: No
