Description: RARE 1935 P.M. Hones Fingal Farmers Elevator Co. Used Envelope - North Dakota This rare 1935 envelope from P.M. Hones, Manager of the Fingal Farmers Elevator Co., is a significant piece of North Dakota history. Mailed to Hudson Equipment Corporation in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the envelope features a St. Paul & Portal R.P.O. W.D. cancellation and an embossed 3-cent stamp (built into the envelope itself) with a distinctive bumblebee cancellation. Condition:The envelope is in very nice condition, with some soiling but no tears.Opened at the top with a sharp instrument, the edges and corners show minor wear.Please see pictures for details (watermark will not appear on the original). This item is an excellent addition to collections of postal history, North Dakota memorabilia, or elevator company ephemera.History of Fingal, North Dakota and the Fingal Farmers Elevator Co. Fingal, North Dakota, founded in 1891 and located in Barnes County, grew with the development of the Soo Line Railroad, which connected the town to larger agricultural markets. The Fingal Farmers Elevator Co., where P.M. Hones served as Manager, was crucial in supporting local farmers by providing grain storage and transportation services. Such businesses were a lifeline for small agricultural communities, enabling them to participate in larger economic networks.About Peter M. Hones Peter M. Hones (1877-1959) was a key figure in the local economy of Fingal, North Dakota. As Manager of the Fingal Farmers Elevator Co., he played a crucial role in assisting farmers with grain storage and sales. Hones passed away in 1959 and is buried in Hill Side Cemetery in Fingal, North Dakota.St. Paul & Portal R.P.O. W.D. and Bumblebee Cancellation The St. Paul & Portal Railway Post Office (R.P.O.), operating along the Soo Line Railroad, ensured efficient mail transport between St. Paul, Minnesota, and Portal, North Dakota. The bumblebee cancellation was a distinctive postmark used to prevent stamp reuse. The embossed 3-cent stamp built directly into the envelope adds to the item’s historical and collectible value. This envelope is a unique piece for collectors interested in North Dakota history, early 20th-century postal systems, or farming industry ephemera.
Price: 9.99 USD
Location: Logan, Utah
End Time: 2024-12-05T18:12:58.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
Product Images
Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
