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RARE 1908 leather Christmas post card with cancelledUS Ben Franklin 1 cent stamp
RARE 1908 leather Christmas post card with cancelledUS Ben Franklin 1 cent stamp
RARE 1908 leather Christmas post card with cancelledUS Ben Franklin 1 cent stamp

RARE 1908 leather Christmas post card with cancelledUS Ben Franklin 1 cent stamp

$ 290.4

  • Cancellation Type: Handstamped
  • Certification: Uncertified
  • Color: Green
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Denomination: 1 Cent
  • Grade: Ungraded
  • Place of Origin: United States
  • Quality: Used
  • State: Oregon
  • Topic: Seasonal, Christmas
  • Year of Issue: 1901-1910

Description

This unique leather postcard from 1908 features a cancelled US Ben Franklin 1 cent stamp, adding to its historical value. The ink hand lettering is pristine. The recipient name is clear: c/o Mrs. A Coleman, addressed to Mrs. D. McLean, Westport, ORE. The postcard has a Christmas theme, with a fanciful green and red color branch of holly and two bells with a flowing bow tied to the bells. Greeting is " With best Christmas Wishes" The leather postcard is hand-stamped and cancelled in 1908. The postcard is from Astoria Oregon, United States, and is of ungraded quality. It is a great addition to any collection of seasonal Christmas cards and rare stamps. Please note that certification of the item is not available.