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Original 1847 illustrated business letter and billhead from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, featuring an engraved view of the merchant building for “Bought of John Dunlap.”
Dated August 9, 1847, this piece combines a printed commercial letterhead with a handwritten invoice and multi-paragraph business correspondence discussing goods ordered, shipment delays, river conditions, and freight arrangements.
Details:
• Pittsburgh, PA – 1847
• Illustrated engraved letterhead
• Merchant / hardware & house-furnishing trade
• Handwritten invoice and business letter on same sheet
• Pre–Civil War American commercial ephemera
• Condition consistent with age: folds, light toning, minor edge wear
Strong appeal for collectors of early American business history, Pittsburgh history, illustrated billheads, and manuscript material.
Ships in archival-safe sleeve. Message me before paying if purchasing multiple items so I can combine shipping.
