Description: Welcome to my listing for:Scarce 1889 4pp Preble House Hotel Letterhead Portland Maine M.S. GibsonFour small sheets showing minor signs of age and handling consistent with it's age. Expected fold creases from posting. No fold crease separations, corner fold creases, loss or tears. Edges and corners are firm with slight wear. In clean, mostly legible writing. Eye-catching building vignette featuring horse-drawn wagons passing by the hotel.The Preble House Hotel was built in 1860 in the place of Commodore Edward Preble and his family's house that was built between 1806 and 1808. Preble (1761-1807), a navy officer, was active during the Revolutionary War and became well known for his service during the Barbary War at Tripoli. He is sometimes known as the "father of the U.S. Navy. Preble died before the house was completed. His widow, Mary Deering Preble, lived in the house with their son, Edward.Montgomery S. Gibson was the manager / host of The Preble."Will display well in your collection. A good example and an excellent framing candidate. You will receive the exact example as seen in the photos. It measures approx. 5 3/4" x 9 1/8" Click HERE to see other letterheads that I have available here on eBay. This will ship securely inside a poly sleeve with a chipboard backer inside a rigid mailer via USPS First Class mail service with a tracking number. The shipping cost for the first purchase is $4.00 and no extra cost for additional letterheads or similar flat items that can be shipped in the same package. Please contact me if you are buying multiple items over more than one day.I have over 16,000 items here on eBay - Click HERE to visit my eBay store & save with combined shipping for multiple buys:When possible, use the "add to cart" feature to select multiple items and before paying, use the "request an invoice" option before paying so I can combine and lower shipping costs.I have enjoyed buying and selling great looking vintage quality collectibles for over 40 years. I hope that you enjoy them as much as I have while owning them. Unless noted otherwise, all items I offer here on eBay are original and are not reproductions. Please have a look the provided photos for condition as they are part of the item description and contact me with any questions BEFORE bidding or making a purchase.All items are securely packed and are shipped mostly via USPS. Please rely on my near 24+ yr. 3,600+ 99.9% feedback rating as a guide to your buying decision. I hope that all is well with you and your family and thanks for stopping by! - Jerry
Price: 124.99 USD
Location: Norwalk, Connecticut
End Time: 2025-01-24T16:33:00.000Z
Shipping Cost: 4 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
