Folded off-white rectangular envelope; printed cachet shows sepia portrait of Washington Irving surrounded by text; printed text reads "FAMOUS AMERICAN / AUTHOR / GRIMSLAND / WASHINGTON IRVING / American Author. Born in N.Y. City April 3, 1783. / Some of his popular books. "Sketch Book." "Life / of Washington". Died Nov, 28. 1859. / FIRST DAY COVER"; envelope has three identical stamps in the upper right hand corner; stamps show a green portrait of Washington Irving, printed text reads "UNITED STATES POSTAGE / 1 / CENT / WASHINGTON IRVING"; stamps bear cancellation marks that read "TARRYTOWN / JAN 29 / 9-AM / 1940 / N. Y." and "FIRST DAY OF ISSUE"; envelope has a typed address, reading "A. E. Gorham, / Sharon, Pa."
Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
W A Roach
Attribution
Artist
Artist
Mathew Brady
Attribution
Photographer
Manufacturer
Grimsland
Date made
Jan 29, 1940
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Height
3-5/8 in
Width
6-7/16 in
Dimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 3 5/8 x 6 7/16 in. (9.2 x 16.4 cm)