1920 J. Bert Ross Coal Co. Buffalo NY Typed Business Letter
$ 8.45
Description
1920 J. Bert Ross Coal Co. Buffalo NY Typed Business Letter. This original typed business letter dated May 15, 1920, from J. Bert Ross Coal Co., Inc., based in Buffalo, New York, offers a fascinating glimpse into industrial commerce during the early 20th century. The letterhead prominently displays the company's specialization in bituminous coal and coke, including their slogan "Good Coal Makes Warm Friends." Addressed to W.E. Marks Coal Co., Inc. in Syracuse, NY, the letter discusses coal supply challenges and contract demands, reflecting the economic and logistical realities of the coal industry at that time. The document measures approximately 8.5 x 11 inches and is printed on original company letterhead featuring a distinctive logo and telephone numbers using the early telephone exchange names Seneca 158 and 159. This piece of ephemera is a valuable collectible for historians and enthusiasts of industrial history, vintage business correspondence, and early 20th-century commercial practices in the American Northeast. It also bears the original signature of the company manager, W.E. McCollum, adding to its authenticity and interest.
