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Up for sale is a fascinating, historically rich lot of 10 original pieces of vintage paper ephemera, primarily centering around the correspondence of Mr. Ralph E. Bearce spanning the mid-1920s through the mid-1930s.This archive offers a wonderful glimpse into small-town New England social history, personal relationships, and period business dealings.Lot Highlights Include:
• 1935 Canton Hartford, N.H. Correspondence: A beautifully handwritten letter addressed to Mr. Ralph E. Bearce, dated May 26, 1935.
• 1924 Hampton & Weeks Business Document: A typed letterhead/invoice from Hampton & Weeks Electric Displays, featuring the striking \"Artkraft Sign\" logo, dated October 7, 1924.
• Personal & Sympathy Letters: Multiple intimate, handwritten letters to Mr. Bearce and his family, including one from \"Camp Colton\" and another expressing deep local community condolences (\"he was a good man and done much for many people\").
• M. J. O\'Brien Furniture & Piano Document: A large, folded vintage billhead/statement related to local household goods, transport, or estate management.
• Additional Ephemera: Sundry personal notes, letters, and handwritten pages tied to the same family archive, showing beautiful period cursive writing on various mid-century paper stocks.Condition Note:
These items are in authentic, vintage condition, consistent with age and storage over many decades. Expect normal signs of wear, including natural paper toning/browning, creases from original folding, minor edge tears, and handling marks. The ink and typed text remain highly legible throughout. Please review all high-resolution photos for a detailed look at the physical condition of each piece.52/33
