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Mabbett-Groover Melon Exchange Business Cover

Name: Mabbett-Groover Melon Exchange Business Cover
Brand: United States

United States · 1899 · 2 cents

This item is a postally used business envelope (cover) from the Mabbett-Groover Melon Exchange in Quitman, Georgia. It features a clear postmark from June 3, 1899, and carried a 2-cent Washington stamp (Scott #279) for standard letter postage.

This cover provides a glimpse into late 19th-century American commerce and postal communication, specifically highlighting agricultural trade from the Southern United States.

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Typography

Themes

postal-history business-cover agriculture georgia

Catalog Numbers

scott279

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$75

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$50

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$30

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$15

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.