1888 L. Pickert & Co. Fish Postal Card Boston Mass
Updated September 29, 2026
| Lot number | 200 |
| Auction | Antiques, Collectibles, Glassware, Jewelry & Home Goods |
| Date | October 10, 2026 at 6:00 PM EDT |
| Auction house | Buckeye State Auctions |
| Location | Raymond, Ohio |
Step back in time with this remarkable piece of American commercial history! This authentic 1888 United States one-cent postal card features an elegantly printed acknowledgment from L. Pickert & Co., dealers in fish and canned goods based out of Boston, Massachusetts. Dated December 20, 1888, this correspondence confirms the receipt of a thirty-seven dollar and fifty-cent payment regarding an October 17th invoice. The reverse side features the iconic postal card design with a portrait of Thomas Jefferson, complete with original postmarks indicating its journey from Boston to Parkersburg, West Virginia, addressed to a Mr. Thompson in Jackson. A fantastic find for ephemera collectors and history buffs alike!
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