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An 1842 letter from Charleston, S. Carolina, to Ireland. Mentions situation in Texas and Mexico, politics, the American relationship with Great Britain and the 'unsettled' situation in America. (Names and addresses removed.)
This image features two blank pages of an old, vintage book or manuscript. The pages show signs of aging, with a slight imprint of faded ink bleeding through from the opposite side. The texture is rough and worn, giving the image an authentic antique feel. The center binding is visible, highlighting the book's traditional stitching. Perfect for themes related to history, literature, antiquities, and vintage paper textures
a vintage blank postcard sent from Brayton,  UK in 1900s,  ready for any usage of  historic events background related to mail delievery description.
Old vintage paper  texture background
Backside of old postcard with dirty stain
Torn page of old Japanese book, isolated on white
Overhead view of an open journal among old scattered letters and papers from the beginning of the 20th century.
front view closeup of blank old aged closed letter paper envelope with torn edges from 1900
An old envelope and folded letter sent from Walsall, West Midlands, in 1969. Walsall was in Staffordshire at that time. All identifying details have been removed.
Vintage World War Two envelope with a George VI Great Britain postage stamp, victory postmark   and address removed for copy space
a vintage blank postcard sent from London,  UK in 1900s,  ready for any usage of  historic events background related to mail delievery description.
Old antique letter with red wax seal
Note from English teacher to parents praising the work of the daughter/student.
Ancient back of a postcard on a gray background. Flat lay
Worn and Used File Folder from 1960's.  Folder shows texture with hand-written notes. Also has a paperclip, label and sticky note attached.
Backside of old postcard with dirty stain
A letter dated 1958 from Shanklin on the Isle of Wight in southern England, apologising for a delay in responding to a booking enquiry for a holiday and confirming that the booking has been made for August in the same year.
3D rendering illustration of a paper scroll
Front and back side of old envelope  with U.S. postage. isolated on white background.
Old handwritten letter
Old envelope on black - high resolution scan
Plate 5 Penny Black with black Manchester cross cancellation. It is the world's first adhesive postage stamp.
blank vintage postcard sent from USA  in 1906, a very good historic background of postal service.
Backside of old postcard in Thai language with dirty stain
A letter of thanks from a Chief Constable of Police to a responsible citizen of the UK who gave information regarding the theft of turkeys from a butcher’s shop in 1955. (All identifying details removed so you can add your own.)
Old letters and envelope with seal wax isolated on white
Old postcards with handwritten text
Old letters and painted collage papers
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