1890 U.S. Postal Stationery -1c- Cut Square on Partial Cover – Watermarked Paper

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Item Specifics

Country

United States

Condition

Cover (Postal History)

Stamp Format

Single

Year of Issue

1890

Item Description

This is a remarkable 1890 U.S. 1 Cent Postal Stationery cut square featuring Benjamin Franklin, affixed to a partial cover sent to Halle, Germany. A fine example of late 19th-century transatlantic postal history, this piece showcases a clear postal cancellation and distinctive embossed watermark paper, a hallmark of this period’s official stationery.

Key Features:
Issue Year: 1890
Denomination: 1 Cent
Design: Embossed Benjamin Franklin
Color: Blue-green
Paper: Official postal stationery with watermark
Cancellation: Circular date stamp (CDS), partially visible
Addressed to: Mr. H. J. Renssner, Halle A-S, Germany
Condition: Partial cover, light creases, some wear, but well-preserved for its age. The embossed design and watermark remain visible.
Historical Significance:
This official postal stationery was commonly used for low-rate international correspondence in the late 19th century. The watermarked paper is a rare feature, ensuring authenticity and collectible value. It reflects the expansion of U.S.-German trade and communication during this period.

Why This Item is Collectible?
✔ Authentic 1890 U.S. Postal History
✔ Watermarked paper – a premium feature in postal stationery
✔ Transatlantic usage – rare survivor of its time
✔ Essential for collectors of U.S. postal stationery & 19th-century covers

Seller Information

Seller

AdrianoCaulliraux (83)

Registered Since

11/18/2021

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Store

Legacy Collectibles

Item Location

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil

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Returns Accepted

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