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J. Basinski & Bros. Bozeman, MT (Dry Goods) 9/3 1881 Letterhead Henry Elling*
J. Basinski & Bros. Bozeman, MT (Dry Goods) 9/3 1881 Letterhead Henry Elling*
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J. Basinski & Bros. Bozeman, MT (Dry Goods) 9/3 1881 Letterhead Henry Elling*
*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.
Julius Basinski opened a “clothing house” in 1875 that expanded into a large, well advertised general store on Main Street in Helena, MT. Basinski also operated a Bozeman location. A “branch house” store opened in Miles City, MT in 1882. In 1893, there was a notice in a Bozeman, MT newspaper informing the public that the business would be liquidating due to a pending retirement.
On sturdy / heavy weight paper stock. Showing only minor signs of wear and handling consistent with its age. Expected fold creases from posting. Light, if any staining. No major issues to note. Eye-catching unusual solid black background header typeface / font box, neat, bold and easily legible hand writing. Overall, in good to very good condition. You will receive the exact sheet shown in the photos. Will display well in your collection. It measures approx. 5 1/4" x 8 1/4"
**Shipped securely in poly sleeve, sandwiched in chipboard inside a rigid mailer via USPS Ground Advantage service w/ tracking**
J. Basinski & Bros. Bozeman, MT (Dry Goods) 9/3 1881 Letterhead Henry Elling*
*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.
Julius Basinski opened a “clothing house” in 1875 that expanded into a large, well advertised general store on Main Street in Helena, MT. Basinski also operated a Bozeman location. A “branch house” store opened in Miles City, MT in 1882. In 1893, there was a notice in a Bozeman, MT newspaper informing the public that the business would be liquidating due to a pending retirement.
On sturdy / heavy weight paper stock. Showing only minor signs of wear and handling consistent with its age. Expected fold creases from posting. Light, if any staining. No major issues to note. Eye-catching unusual solid black background header typeface / font box, neat, bold and easily legible hand writing. Overall, in good to very good condition. You will receive the exact sheet shown in the photos. Will display well in your collection. It measures approx. 5 1/4" x 8 1/4"
**Shipped securely in poly sleeve, sandwiched in chipboard inside a rigid mailer via USPS Ground Advantage service w/ tracking**
