Historical Envelopes and Letters

A collection of vintage envelopes, including postal covers from various countries, illustrating historical correspondence and postal features.

Envelope addressed to Rev. Wm. Banks, Chaplain 4th S.C. Cavalry, (care of Col. Rutledge), Pocotaligo, S.C.; postmarked Charleston, S.C. | Library of Congress

Bliżej Kultury Department of the Poviat Council

Philatelic 'cover' envelope, WWI Visual and Verbal Communication, envelopes

Philatelic pre-stamp cover Visual and Verbal Communication, envelopes, letters

Letter from Mrs. Latham of Marine Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri, to Mrs. H.J. Miller of Bristol, Massachusetts. Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs , pp/liljmem. Nurses, Union, 1860-1870, United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Social aspects, Union.

Philatelic 'cover' envelope Visual and Verbal Communication, envelopes

Philatelic 'cover' envelope Visual and Verbal Communication, envelopes

John Biddulph Martin envelope to Mrs. John B. Martin, Liverpool, England, November 17, 1894 , Feminists, United States, Suffragists. Victoria Woodhull Martin Papers

Envelope addressed to Rev. Wm. Banks, Chaplain 4th S.C. Cavalry, (care of Col. Rutledge), Pocotaligo, S.C.; postmarked Charleston, S.C. | Library of Congress

Philatelic stamped cover Visual and Verbal Communication, envelopes, letters

Philatelic pre-stamp cover Visual and Verbal Communication, envelopes, letters

Letter from Franz Hauer to Egon Schiele dated August 6, 1913, written in black ink on paper, containing handwritten text and correspondence notes.

Envelop aan Philip Zilcken, in or before 1925 Paris paper. ink writing (processes) / pen

Benjamin Moores to George Coffin, 19 October 1832 , Public land sales, United States, Massachusetts, Politics and government, 1775-1865, Maine, Politics and government, 1775-1865, United States, History, Revolution, 1775-1783, Claims, Canada, Boundaries, United States

Philatelic stamped cover Visual and Verbal Communication, envelopes, letters

Ivory Jefferds to George Coffin, 17 November 1847 , Public land sales, United States, Massachusetts, Politics and government, 1775-1865, Maine, Politics and government, 1775-1865, United States, History, Revolution, 1775-1783, Claims, Canada, Boundaries, United States

Picket guard on the alert near Lewinsville, Virginia. The Robin G. Stanford Collection, Digitized 2015 Funding from Center for Civil War Photography. United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Lewinsville (Va.)

William Freese to George Coffin, 21 November 1845 , Public land sales, United States, Massachusetts, Politics and government, 1775-1865, Maine, Politics and government, 1775-1865, United States, History, Revolution, 1775-1783, Claims, Canada, Boundaries, United States

Civil War envelope showing Army of the Potomac, 6th Corps, 3rd Division, badge with white cross | Library of Congress

Postcard sent by Leopold Liegler to Edith Schiele on December 5, 1916, written in black ink on paper, documenting early 20th-century personal correspondence.

Letter to Philip Zilcken, 1903 letter Brussels cardboard. ink writing (processes) / pen / printing

Thomas Todd to George Coffin, 24 May 1836 , Public land sales, United States, Massachusetts, Politics and government, 1775-1865, Maine, Politics and government, 1775-1865, United States, History, Revolution, 1775-1783, Claims, Canada, Boundaries, United States

Postcard to Philip Zilcken, 1841 - 1915 cardboard. ink. pencil writing (processes) / pen the arts of the stage: ballet, theatre, musical drama, motion picture

Isaac Farrar to George Coffin, 18 February 1836 , Public land sales, United States, Massachusetts, Politics and government, 1775-1865, Maine, Politics and government, 1775-1865, United States, History, Revolution, 1775-1783, Claims, Canada, Boundaries, United States

Philatelic 'cover' envelope, South African War envelopes

Philatelic 'cover' envelope Visual and Verbal Communication, envelopes

Postcard to Philip Zilcken and Henriette Wilhelmina van Baak, 1927 Copenhagen (city) cardboard. ink writing (processes) / pen travelling; tourism. money

Philatelic stamped cover Visual and Verbal Communication, envelopes, letters

Letter from Richard Wagner to Dr. med. Anton Pusinelli of April 28, 1856. Kuvert with initials in blind embossing on flap. Envelope unfolded; 8.2 (13) x 14.4 cm. Dresden: Slub mscr.dresd.aut.2155

Postcard to Renée Hélène Laure Zilcken, 1914 The Hague cardboard. ink writing (processes) / pen

rd, Schwarzenbergplatz - with high -beam fountain - in the background Schwarzenbergpalais, postcard, Leclerc, publishing house

Entire pre-stamp letter Visual and Verbal Communication, letters

Philatelic pre-stamp cover Visual and Verbal Communication, envelopes, letters

Philatelic 'cover' envelope, South African War envelopes

Letter to Mary "Mollie" A. Fowler from Mansion House Hospital, Alexandria, Virginia. Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs , pp/liljmem. Elwell, Mary A. Fowler, 1844-1928, Associated objects, United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Social aspects, Union.

Franklin Adams to Samuel Warner, 30 October 1851 , Public land sales, United States, Massachusetts, Politics and government, 1775-1865, Maine, Politics and government, 1775-1865, United States, History, Revolution, 1775-1783, Claims, Canada, Boundaries, United States

Franklin Adams to Samuel Warner, 30 October 1851 , Public land sales, United States, Massachusetts, Politics and government, 1775-1865, Maine, Politics and government, 1775-1865, United States, History, Revolution, 1775-1783, Claims, Canada, Boundaries, United States

Freedmen's school, Edisto Island, South Carolina / Samuel A. Cooley, photographer, Savannah, Ga., Hilton Head, South Carolina, Beaufort, South Carolina. Freedmen's school, Edisto Island, South Carolina / Samuel A. Cooley, photographer, Savannah, Ga., Hilton Head, South Carolina, Beaufort, South Carolina

Civil War envelope showing flying 34-star American flag with message "The Union, now and forever". Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs , pp/liljmem. Flags, American, 1860-1870, United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Social aspects.

Envelope addressed to Mrs. Mary H. Tabb, care of Geo. E. Tabb Esq., Mathews Cthouse., Virginia; postmarked Staunton, Va. | Library of Congress

Postcard to Philip Zilcken, 1914 The Hague cardboard. ink writing (processes) / pen

Civil War envelope for U.S. Christian Commission showing carrier pigeon with letter. Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs , pp/liljmem. United States Christian Commission, Public relations, 1860-1870, Homing pigeons, 1860-1870, United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Social aspects.

Entire pre-stamp letter Visual and Verbal Communication, letters

Envelope addressed to Mrs. Mary H. Tabb, care of Geo. E. Tabb Esq., Mathews Cthouse., Virginia; postmarked Staunton, Virginia. Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs , pp/liljmem. Tabb, Mary Harrison Randolph, 1819-1904, Associated objects, United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865.

Envelope addressed to Dr. C.E. Fleming, Surgeon 22nd South Carolina Regiment, Evan's Brigade, Wilmington, North Carolina. Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs . Fleming, C. E, (Charles Edwin), 1835-1894, Associated objects, Confederate States of America, Army, South Carolina Infantry Regiment, 5th, People, Confederate States of America, Army, South Carolina Infantry Regiment, 22nd, People, United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Military personnel, Confederate.

L. E. Benjamin to Samuel Warner, 27 November 1851 , Public land sales, United States, Massachusetts, Politics and government, 1775-1865, Maine, Politics and government, 1775-1865, United States, History, Revolution, 1775-1783, Claims, Canada, Boundaries, United States

Isaac R. Clark to Samuel Warner, 14 September 1852 , Public land sales, United States, Massachusetts, Politics and government, 1775-1865, Maine, Politics and government, 1775-1865, United States, History, Revolution, 1775-1783, Claims, Canada, Boundaries, United States

Letter by Franz Hauer to Egon Schiele dated June 10, 1913, written in black ink on paper, part of early 20th-century personal correspondence.

Universal Peace Union envelope to Mrs. John Biddulph Martin Victoria Woodhull Martin, Philadelphia, Pa., April 9, 1906 , Feminists, United States, Suffragists. Victoria Woodhull Martin Papers

Ransätters Brokology.ur Carl Sahlin's mountain historical collection.

W. H. autograph note signed to Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Salem, Mass., 10 March 1884 ,

Philatelic 'cover' envelope, WWI Visual and Verbal Communication, envelopes

Postcard to Philip Zilcken, Floris Verster, in or before 1889 Leiden cardboard. ink writing (processes) / pen exhibition ~ art

Civil War envelope showing eagle and flag. Title devised by Library staff, Addressed to Capt. J. W. Clark, Fort C. F. Smith, Va.; bears 3 cent stamp, Notations on recto: Via Washington, Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127), pp/liljmem. Flags, American, 1860-1870, Eagles, 1860-1870, Symbols, 1860-1870, United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Social aspects.

Civil War envelope showing soldier holding 51st Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment flag with message "The star-flowering banner must never be furled, for its blossoms of light are the hope of the world". Title devised by Library staff, Addressed to Mrs. Danl. A. Wheeler, Perkinsville, Windsor County, Vermont; bears 3 cent stamp, Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127), pp/liljmem. United States, Army, Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 51st (1861-1865) , Soldiers, Union, 1860-1870, Flags, 1860-1870, United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Social aspects.

A labeling with stereoph photos of Neville Keasberry, aimed at Mr. A.F. Marmelstein in Batavia .. a wrapping with stereoph photos of Neville Keasberry, aimed at Mr. A.F. Marmenstein in Batavia. The wrap is equipped with various post-stamps dated Malang 9.5.14, 6.5.14 and 11.5.14 and provide some stamps from Dutch India on which pictured Koningin Wilhelmina (10 cents) and a separate seal of 3 cents.

Postcard to Jan Toorop, Theo van Rysselberghe, in Or Before 1901 Brussels cardboard. ink writing (processes) / pen painting (including book-illumination, miniature-painting) The Hague. Paris

Civil War envelope shows Jefferson Davis hanging from gallows with message "Fate of traitors" | Library of Congress

Philatelic 'cover' envelope Visual and Verbal Communication, envelopes

Grunge old envelope with meter stamp isolated n white background

Philatelic 'cover' envelope, WWI envelopes

Envelop addressed to Mr. Grundtmann, Anonymous, 1908 Part of photo album with recordings of sights and artworks in Italy. paper writing (processes) letter, envelope

Envelope addressed to Genl. Henry A. Wise, Roanoke Island, N. Carolina. Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs , pp/liljmem. Wise, Henry A, (Henry Alexander), 1806-1876, Associated objects, Confederate States of America, Army, People, United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865.

Postcard from Charles C. Perkins to Francis H. Jenks, 1883 November 19 , Concerts, Art clubs

Civil War envelope showing hand holding envelope with the message "Soldier's letter". Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs , pp/liljmem. Hands, 1860-1870, United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Social aspects.

Letter from Anton Faistauer to Egon Schiele dated December 26, 1917, executed in black ink on paper, showing handwritten correspondence and document format.

John Biddulph Martin postcard to Victoria Woodhull Martin, Tewkesbury, England, September 23, 1889 , Feminists, United States, Suffragists. Victoria Woodhull Martin Papers

Civil War envelope showing drummer boy in front of American flag. Title devised by Library staff, Addressed to Mr. John Hollinshead, Lewisport, Hancock Co, Ky.; bears 3 cent stamp; postmarked in Lebanon, Kentucky, April 4, Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127), pp/liljmem. Flags, American, 1860-1870, Soldiers, Union, 1860-1870, Boys, 1860-1870, Drums (Musical instruments), 1860-1870, Musicians, 1860-1870, United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Social aspects.

Gray, Miss J.G, 1850 - 1859

First day cover of envelopes, india, asia Copyright: xAnilxDave/DinodiaxPhotox

Letter to Maria Mickiewiczówna, with an envelope. Makowski, Tadeusz (1882-1932), author

Civil War envelope showing men celebrating American flag in front of a capital dome with message "Constitution & Laws" | Library of Congress

Civil War envelope showing American flag in sunburst with message "Our Union forever". Title devised by Library staff, Addressed to William H. Anderson, New Britain, Connecticut, care of Philip Lee Esq.; bears 3 cent stamp; postmarked in Brooklyn, January 27, Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127), pp/liljmem. Flags, American, 1860-1870, United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Social aspects.

Handwritten letter by Hilde Ziegler to Egon Schiele, dated October 7, 1918, written in blue-black ink on paper, preserving personal correspondence and historical context.

Vintage text part of a sent postcard iaddressed to c/o Royal Bank, Niagara Falls Center, Ont. Text written upside down , has a 1 cent green Canadian stamp with straight cancellation marks from the stamp labelled ""HELP THE HAMILTON MOUNTAIN SANATORIUM TDR CONSUMPIVES"".

Postcard to Philip Zilcken, Vittorio Pica, After Alfredo Baruffi, 1914 Venice cardboard. ink writing (processes) / pen / printing exhibition ~ art Venice

Philatelic 'cover' envelope, WWI Visual and Verbal Communication, envelopes

Karl Knortz autograph note signed to Thomas Wentworth Higginson, New York, N. Y., 9 April 1884 ,

Philatelic 'cover' envelope, WWI Visual and Verbal Communication, envelopes

Nied,- east, Commercial association, Built according to plans of the Baurath Otto Thiemann in - , Atelier Friedrich Kuranda, producer

Karl Knortz autograph note signed to Thomas Wentworth Higginson, New York, N. Y., 9 April 1884 ,

A labeling with stereoph photos of Neville Keasberry, aimed at Mr. A.F. Marmenstein in Batavia. A labeling with stereoph photos of Neville Keasberry, aimed at Mr. A.F. Marmenstein in Batavia. The wrap is equipped with various post-stamps dated Malang 9.7.14 and 12.7.14 and provided with some stamps from the Dutch East Indies on which Koningin Wilhelmina (10 cents) and a separate seal of 3 cents. Also a stamp with a number Ned. India R 423.

Civil War envelope showing eagle and flag. Title devised by Library staff, Addressed to Miss Charlotte Smith, North Chili P.O, Monroe County, N.Y.; bears 3 cent stamp, Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127), pp/liljmem. Flags, American, 1860-1870, Eagles, 1860-1870, Symbols, 1860-1870, United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Social aspects.

Brief aan Philip Zilcken, in or before 1892 letter London paper. ink writing (processes) / pen

Work is ongoing after train tracking just north of Älmhult.

An entry envelope addressed to Egon Schiele, written with black pen on January 25, 1916, showing handwriting, address, and envelope material.

Untitled postcards

Philatelic 'cover' envelope, WWI envelopes

Acting Assistant Paymaster Amos Denison Allen of U.S. Navy in uniform / Cartes de visite by L. Thompson, 12 Shetucket Street, Norwich, Conn.. Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs , pp/liljpaper. Allen, Amos Denison, 1842-1925, United States, Navy, People, 1860-1870, Sailors, Union, 1860-1870, Military uniforms, Union, 1860-1870, United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Military personnel, Union.

Envelope of a letter to Maria Mickiewiczówna. Makowski, Tadeusz (1882-1932), author

Postcard from Charles C. Perkins to Francis H. Jenks, 1880 April 22 , Concerts, Art clubs

Civil War envelope showing eagle holding banner on American flag with message "Our flag forever" | Library of Congress

Milton Woodworth, husband of Civil War nurse Mary A.E. Keen, married November 14, 1870 / M.B. Brady & Co. National Photographic Portrait Galleries, No. 352 Pennsylvania Ave., Washington, D.C. & New York. | Library of Congress

Milton Woodworth, husband of Civil War nurse Mary A.E. Keen, married November 14, 1870 / M.B. Brady & Co. National Photographic Portrait Galleries, No. 352 Pennsylvania Ave., Washington, D.C. & New York.. Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs , pp/liljpaper. Woodworth, Milton, 1834-1926, Woodworth, Mary Keen, 1835-1922, Family, United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Medical aspects, Union.

Civil War envelope addressed to Major Frederick W.M. Holliday, Charlottesville, Virginia. | Library of Congress

Black ink postcard sent by Fritz Meyer-Schönbrunn from Museum Folkwang to Egon Schiele dated October 9, 1912, showing handwritten text and paper texture.

Bliżej Kultury unknown

Flight by aviatrix Katherine Stinson of Helena, Montana. Photograph on back of cover autographed by Katherine Stinson. Miller, B. K. (Benjamin Kurtz), 1857-1928. Postcards, Autographs. 1913-09-24. Manuscripts and Archives Division

A. W. R. autograph note signed to Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Brooklyn, 3 June 1884 ,

Moulin, Jean (dit Rex) (n.1899-06-20-D.1943-07-08), envelope of the letter from Jean Moulin addressed to his mother and his sister (title awarded), 1942-11-03 . Paper, ink. Museum of the Liberation of Paris - General Leclerc Museum - Jean Moulin Museum.

Rockville Plantation Negro church, Charleston, South Carolina. The Robin G. Stanford Collection, Digitized 2015 Funding from Center for Civil War Photography. African Americans, Spiritual life, South Carolina, Wadmalaw Island, 1860, Churches, South Carolina, Wadmalaw Island, 1860, Slaves, South Carolina, Wadmalaw Island, 1860, Charleston (S.C.), History, Civil War, 1861-1865, United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, South Carolina, Wadmalaw Island, United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, African Americans.

of 2