1895 New York East Hampton One Cent US Postal Card with Handwritten Message For Sale

Discover a fascinating piece of history with this authentic United States Postal Card, postmarked November 23, 1895. This intriguing card bears a clear 1-cent U.S. Grant stamp impression, indicative of its late 19th-century origins and the standard postal rate for postcards of the era. The reverse side features a handwritten message, offering a glimpse into personal communication from over a century ago, addressed to M. N. Hill Brass Co. in East Hampton, Conn. The sender\'s note provides a unique historical artifact, detailing a business or personal interaction from 1895, with a return address of BALIM ECIAS, 69 Washington Street, N. Y.This collectible postal card showcases the early design of U.S. government-issued postcards, marked \"POSTAL CARD - ONE CENT.\" and \"THIS SIDE IS FOR THE ADDRESS ONLY.\" The East Hampton, N.Y., and New York postmarks are distinct, adding to its historical value. It represents a tangible connection to the past, reflecting communication methods and the specific postal system of the late Victorian era. A compelling item for collectors of early postal history, Connecticut and New York ephemera, or those interested in the evolution of communication.