Mourning Correspondence Lot, c. 1900

Updated August 7, 2026

Lot number	151
Auction	Antique Tools, Advertising, Toys, Jewelry, and Ephemera
Date	August 12, 2026 at 10:59 PM CDT
Auction house	Dust Factory Auctions LLC
Location	Los Angeles, California

A collection of approximately twenty-five pieces of correspondence, primarily consisting of handwritten letters in envelopes with black mourning borders. The envelopes bear primarily US two-cent postage stamps with postmarks including Evanston, Illinois, Chicago, Illinois, and Cork, Ireland. Addresses noted include recipients in Evanston, Illinois and County Tipperary, Ireland, suggesting an Irish-American correspondence.<br><br>Ephemera Postal History Mourning Stationery Philately Irish-American Correspondence Evanston Illinois Tipperary Ireland<br><br>Dust Factory Auctions offers antique and vintage items that proudly display the natural signs of their age and previous use. We strive to photograph all lots clearly to show the true nature of the items (as images are critical to the description), but please understand we may occasionally miss flaws. For this reason, all items are sold "as-is"; we provide no guarantee or warranties concerning their condition, authenticity, or age. We strongly encourage you to review all photos closely and do your own independent research, as your bid signifies acceptance of these terms.

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