1853 Philadelphia to Alexandria, Virginia furniture invoice for Sale

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1853 Philadelphia to Alexandria, Virginia furniture invoice:
$69.99

HISTORICAL 1853 PHILADELPHIA TO ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA FURNITURE INVOICE & MANUSCRIPT LETTER
Up for sale is an authentic antebellum commercial invoice and manuscript letter dated May 27–31, 1853, sent from Philadelphia bedstead and furniture maker offerdle Reeves & Son to prominent Alexandria, Virginia merchant James H. DeVaughn.
ITEM HIGHLIGHTS:• Origin: Philadelphia, PA (May 31, 1853)• Recipient: James H. DeVaughn (Alexandria, VA)• Merchant/Sender: offerdle Reeves & Son (signed p. J. R. C. Eastburn)• Content: Detailed itemized commercial bill for 1850s furniture, including: - 18 Lowpost Bedsteads - 6 Head & Foot Bedsteads - 9 French High-foot Boards - 33 Packings & Cords Totaling $112.28• Manuscript Note: Includes an attached note below the invoice reading: "Dear Sir, Above we give bill of goods shipped as per enclosed Bill of Lading. The remainder of your order is on board the next vessel and will be forth coming in a few days."• Embossed Seal: Features an intact, blind-embossed papermaker's shield/crest seal in the upper left corner.• Calligraphy: Features dark, highly legible Spencerian script with flourish penmanship on the signature line.
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