1873 Oil Quotation Card 1880s US Postal Card Antique Business & Postal Ephemera For Sale

This listing includes an early U.S. Postal Card addressed to Mr. H. Dunham of Hannibal, Oswego County, New York. The card features the classic printed “United States Postal Card” heading and one‑cent stamp design used in the late 19th century. The cancellation is clear, and the handwriting is fully readable. A crease is visible on the right side, but the card remains structurally sound and displays well.

Also included is an original 1873 N. B. Cook Oil Manufacturer quotation card, dated July 21, 1873, listing prices for various oils such as Straits Oil, Cod Oil, Neatsfoot Oil, Whale Oil, and more. This piece of business ephemera is a wonderful example of early American commercial correspondence and features both printed and handwritten elements.

Together, these two items offer a fascinating look into 19th‑century American business, communication, and postal history.

A strong addition for collectors of antique ephemera, postal stationery, oil industry history, or 1800s business documents.

Postal Card:

• Good antique condition

• Visible crease on the right side (fully disclosed)

• Light toning and edge wear

• Clear printed text and cancellation

• Lies flat and remains displayable

Oil Quotation Card (1873):

• Good condition for age

• Fully readable

• Light toning and minor handling wear

• No major damage

Both pieces remain solid examples of 19th‑century ephemera.

UPC: Does Not ApplyCity: New York / HannibalSubject: Postal Card + Oil QuotationCountry of Origin: United StatesCountry: United StatesRegion: New YorkTheme: Postal History / Business / Oil IndustryUnit of Sale: Two ItemsType: Postal Card + Business EphemeraOriginal/Licensed Reprint: OriginalPostage Condition: PostedEra: 1870s–1880sYear Manufactured: 1873 & 1880sNumber of Items in Set: 2Features: Mailed, Handwritten, Antique Business Document, 19th‑Century EphemeraContinent: North AmericaMaterial: Cardstock / PaperBrand/Publisher: U.S. Postal Card / N. B. Cook Oil ManufacturerFranchise: NoneCharacter: NoneOccasion: EverydaySigned: HandwrittenArtist: Not ApplicableFeatured Person: NoneTime Period Manufactured: Pre‑1900Size: Standard Postal Card + Business SlipCalifornia Prop 65 Warning: NoneUnit Quantity: 2Unit Type: Ephemera

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