Philadelphia, Pennsylvanis: 1870. Unbound. This certificate, measuring approximate 10.75” x 7”, was issued by The Railroad Car Trust of Philadelphia to Thomas M. Drysdale on March 2nd, 1870. It features an illustration of an industrial scene showing factories, a steamship, a locomotive, a freight car, and a passenger car. It..... More
Hartford County, Connecticut: 1786. Unbound. This 8.5” x 13.25” partially printed warrant from Hartford County, Connecticut, is dated March 13, 1786, and was signed by the county treasurer, John Lawrence. Emblazoned with the 2” x 2.25” seal of the State of Connecticut centered at the top. The document directs Sheriff..... More
Washington DC: 1829. Unbound. This free-franked stampless letter signed by Senator Mahlon Dickerson measures 15.5” x 9.75” unfolded. It is datelined “Washington 12th Feby. 1829” and was sent to James Parker, the Collector of the Port of New Jersey at Perth Amboy. It bears a circular Washington City postmark dated..... More
