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[Envelopes and postal covers]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01013.34 Author/Creator: Place Written: s.l. Type: Header Record Date: circa 1861-1931 Pagination: 23 items Order a Copy

Envelopes are not matched with the letters of the collection. Contains 12 postal covers with decorative images as well as ten plain envelopes. Also includes a small card mentioning a lot number and cost, possibly related to a prior sale of the collection.

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