{"product_id":"edgerton-mt-kirkpatrick-bros-groceries-1880-als-letterhead-elling-w-damage","title":"Edgerton, MT Kirkpatrick Bros. Groceries 1880 ALS Letterhead Elling* w\/ Damage","description":"Welcome to my listing for:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEdgerton, MT Kirkpatrick Bros. Groceries 1880 ALS Letterhead Elling* w\/ Damage\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e*Henry Elling was born in Germany December 9, 1842. At the age of 15, he was orphaned and with his younger brother, immigrated to the United States. Henry initially lived in Missouri, where an older brother had previously established himself. By 1863, Henry was working in the mercantile business in Colorado when he learned of the new gold strikes in the Idaho Territory. He arrived in Virginia City, MT in early summer of 1864, and opened a general mercantile store on Wallace Street. Henry soon expanded and prospered with investments in mining, livestock operations, property acquisitions, the franchise for electrical service for Bozeman and, most notably, widespread banking interest. By 1876, Henry was well established as one of the wealthiest men in Montana.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShowing signs of wear and handling consistent with its age. Expected fold creases from posting. Large paper loss \u0026amp; damage along the bottom right fold crease. Eye-catching header typefaces \/ fonts. Will display well in your collection. Overall, in poor to fair condition. You will receive the exact sheet shown in the photos. It measures approx. 7 3\/4\" x 10 3\/8\" **Ships flat**\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e**Shipped securely in a poly sleeve, sandwiched with chipboard, inside a rigid mailer via USPS Ground Advantage service w\/ tracking**\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Unbranded","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49794910683449,"sku":"Letterhead 3556","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/3839\/4681\/files\/076153fb-afe6-43ec-b201-42044d6021ff.jpg?v=1724783105","url":"https:\/\/jerrysvintagetrading.com\/products\/edgerton-mt-kirkpatrick-bros-groceries-1880-als-letterhead-elling-w-damage","provider":"Jerry's Vintage Trading","version":"1.0","type":"link"}