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This is an original 1890 billhead receipt from Acker, Merrall & Condit, a renowned New York-based wine and liquor merchant with locations at Chambers Street, College Place, and Warren Street. The receipt is dated December 31, 1890, and documents purchases including Cayenne pepper, raw coffee, and raw sugar, reflecting the trade and commerce of the late 19th century. The billhead features elegant handwritten script and a bold purple PAID stamp dated January 23, 1890, giving it a distinctive visual appeal.Acker, Merrall & Condit is historically significant as one of the oldest wine merchants in the United States, established in the early 1800s, making this receipt a collectible artifact from the period. The printed address also references a Paris location at 36 Avenue De L\'Opera, indicating the international reach of the business. The billhead measures approximately 8.5 x 5 inches and exhibits signs of age including minor tears, folds, and a small hole, adding to its authenticity and vintage character. This piece is a valuable addition for collectors interested in 19th-century ephemera, New York history, or the history of American wine and spirits commerce.
Showing minor signs of age and handling. May have a few, if any edge tears. Eye-catching header typefaces and fonts. Overall, in good to very good condition. Will display well in your collection. You will receive the exact sheet in the photos. It measures approx.
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