{"product_id":"ashton-starke-farm-implements-wind-mills-tanks-letterhead-richmond-va-1898","title":"Ashton Starke Farm Implements Wind Mills Tanks Letterhead Richmond VA 1898","description":"Welcome to my listing for:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAshton Starke Farm Implements Wind Mills Tanks Letterhead Richmond VA 1898\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGeorge E. Wear (1847-1908) was a retail merchant located in Mineral, VA - which up until 2010, never held a population greater than 500, and was the center of gold mining activity in Louisa County. At one point, there were as many as 15 gold mines operating within a 2 mile radius of this town. This sheet is part of a large collection of billheads, letterheads and covers that just came to market with a connection to Mr. Wear and the products he purchased to offer for sale to his customers. This cover is addressed to Mr. Wear in Sulphur Mines, a town nearby Mineral.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIncluded is the spectacular cover shown in the photos. It appears to have originally accompanied the letterhead.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn watermarked paper stock. Showing only minor signs of age, use and handling consistent with it's age. Expected fold creases from posting. No tears or loss. Edges and corners are crisp. 100% of the printed text is legible. unique handwriting. Eye-catching red ink and mixed typography. In very good condition. Will display well in your collection. You will receive the exact example as seen in the photos. It measures approx. 7 1\/8\" x 8 1\/4\"\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Unbranded","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48086174892345,"sku":"Letterhead 932","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/3839\/4681\/files\/static-d54be7aa-4ca0-4504-b447-d822367aa43f.jpg?v=1708032948","url":"https:\/\/jerrysvintagetrading.com\/products\/ashton-starke-farm-implements-wind-mills-tanks-letterhead-richmond-va-1898","provider":"Jerry's Vintage Trading","version":"1.0","type":"link"}