1892 antique FOSTER HILSON & CO FINE CIGARS nyc HOFFMAN HOUSE illus letterhead For Sale

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1892 antique FOSTER HILSON & CO FINE CIGARS nyc HOFFMAN HOUSE illus letterhead:
$124.95

1892 antique FOSTER HILSON & CO FINE CIGARS nyc HOFFMAN HOUSE illus letterhead
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This listing description was prepared with the assistance of AI. Please rely on the photographs for the most accurate representation of the item, including names, dates, locations, content and condition. Any historical or genealogical information provided should be independently verified.

Original 1892 handwritten letter on spectacular illustrated cigar manufacturer letterhead from Foster, Hilson & Co., New York City, manufacturers of Fine Cigars.

Dated December 13, 1892, the highly decorative letterhead features:

FOSTER, HILSON & CO.
Manufacturers of FINE CIGARS
Reliance Cigar Factory
S.W. corner 1st Ave. & 39th St., New York
“Annual Sales 10,000,000”
Havana, Cuba address: Calle de las Animas 148
Large detailed engraving of the company building
Street scene with horse-drawn traffic
Advertising for “The Hoffman House” Bouquet Cigar
Names M. Foster, E. H. Hilson and M. Hilson

The handwritten business letter is addressed to Mr. Frank Pentlarge, Lancaster. It discusses being unable to obtain a ticket for “Sharps Drummer,” advises Frank not to go, mentions someone “breaking in prices,” and discusses purchasing and shipping goods.

A handwritten notation at the bottom appears to identify Mrs. Emanuel Wysenter in connection with “The Hoffman House” Bouquet Cigar and Dayton, Ohio. Please examine the photograph closely for the exact interpretation of this period handwriting.

Measures approximately 8.5 x 11 inches.

Authentic period piece related to family, historyor local heritage - well-suited for historical collections, genealogical /genealogy research, or museum acquisition.Vintage or Antique.

CONDITION: See listing description and photos.

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