1889 Tampa Florida Handwritten Letter – Egg Shipment, Butter Order, R.H. Herndon-image
1889 Tampa Florida Handwritten Letter – Egg Shipment, Butter Order, R.H. Herndon-image

1889 Tampa Florida Handwritten Letter – Egg Shipment, Butter Order, R.H. Herndon

$ 15.77

Country of Origin: United States Seller Notes: “Original Document”

Description

1889 Tampa Florida Handwritten Letter – Egg Shipment, Butter Order, R.H. Herndon Approximately 7.5" by 7.5" Original 1889 handwritten business letter from R.H. Herndon in Tampa, Florida, addressed to Ferris & Astor. The letter details the shipment of eggs, accounting for losses and unusable items, and discusses payment and trade terms for butter. Includes period-specific shipping costs and financial details, offering a glimpse into 19th-century Southern commerce and food distribution. Nicely preserved with age-related wear, old ink, and ledger-style paper with two hole punches. Dated January 3, 1889. A great addition to any collection of Florida history, vintage correspondence, or agricultural ephemera.

  1. Excellent transaction from start to finish. Item was exactly as described and photographed, with condition matching the listing perfectly. Shipped promptly and arrived faster than expected. Packaging was thoughtful and secure, clearly done with care to protect the item in transit. Fair pricing for the quality and age, making this a great value. Smooth communication and a seller I would confidently purchase from again. Highly recommended.

    Dan7e68141ec

  2. 1.Fast and reasonable cost of shipping - USPS Ground Advantage, coast-to-coast. 2. Careful, professional, METICULOUS packaging 3. As described, EXACTLY, and REMARKABLY good condition for ephemera from the year 1875 - i.e. 150 years old. 4. solid value proposition. This trader - a MASTER CLASS in an efficient and wonderful EBAY experience. A model to emulate.

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  3. Item arrived in a safe and secure package. Same as described and pictured. Seller accepted my counter which means great value for me. They got it out with quick shipping. Great seller. Highly recommend. A++++

    John_Kia546f

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