1870s Ginn Bros Publisher Ad Cover St Louis MO to Manchester NH 3c Washington

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Country

United States

Catalog Number

1870s

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Cover (Postal History)

Stamp Format

Single

Item Description

Postal Route: From: N. W. LADD, 407 North Fourth Street, St. Louis, Missouri To: Manchester, New Hampshire Addressed to: Mr. E. A. L. Campbell, 391 Merrimac St. Additional visible features: The cover is an all-over printed advertising envelope for Ginn Bros., Publishers, listing numerous educational books. The return address for N. W. Ladd shows a change of address from Louisville to St. Louis. Postmark Analysis: Dispatch Postmark: St. Louis, Missouri, June 5. The year is not legible. Historical Context: The stamp issue, the 3-cent postage rate, and the mention of the 1873 Vienna World's Fair place the cover's usage between 1873 and 1883. During this period, St. Louis was a major commercial and transportation hub. No major local events are recorded for this specific date. Location Information: Sender's Location (Then): 407 North Fourth Street was in the heart of St. Louis's downtown business district. Sender's Location (Now): The address at 407 N 4th Street in St. Louis is now occupied by modern commercial buildings, located near the Gateway Arch National Park. Recipient's Location (Then): 391 Merrimac Street was a residential address in Manchester, New Hampshire. Recipient's Location (Now): The address at 391 Merrimack Street in Manchester is the site of a modern apartment complex.

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