{"product_id":"merchants-national-bank-helena-1888-first-of-exchange-bank-check-m-rothschild","title":"Merchants National Bank, Helena 1888 First of Exchange Bank Check M. Rothschild","description":"Welcome to my listing for:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMerchants National Bank, Helena 1888 First of Exchange Bank Check M. Rothschild\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 barely any signs of wear and handling consistent with its age. Expected fold creases from posting - and along the bottom edge, right. Large cut cancel under the large \"Merchant\" text. No major issues to note. Bold easily legible hand writing. Clean throughout. Eye-catching illustrated vignette. 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. 3 5\/8\" x 8 1\/4\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e**Shipped securely in poly sleeve, sandwiched in chipboard inside a rigid mailer via USPS Ground Advantage service w\/ tracking**\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Unbranded","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49749404778809,"sku":"Billhead 3008","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/3839\/4681\/files\/1dfcec42-57fe-4f48-ac50-1da9fb5f1a6b.jpg?v=1723573771","url":"https:\/\/jerrysvintagetrading.com\/products\/merchants-national-bank-helena-1888-first-of-exchange-bank-check-m-rothschild","provider":"Jerry's Vintage Trading","version":"1.0","type":"link"}