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Advertising Cover
Advertising cover in philately refers to a postally used envelope with advertisement for the products or services offered by a business or organization. In addition to the name and return address, the advertiser's text or illustration may appear on either the front or the back of the envelope. History In the late 19th century, businesses added colorful illustrations to their envelopes to advertise their goods or services. Incorporating images, slogans, and promotional offers, advertising covers not only became examples of early direct mail marketing but also offered insights into the culture, commerce, and design of the period. See also * corner card * Postal history Postal history is the study of postal systems and how they operate and, or, the study of the use of postage stamps and Cover (philately), covers and associated postal artifacts illustrating historical episodes in the development of postal system ... References {{reflist External links US Advertising Covers ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Detroit Engine Works Envelope
Detroit ( , ) is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is situated on the bank of the Detroit River across from Windsor, Ontario. It had a population of 639,111 at the 2020 census, making it the 26th-most populous city in the United States and the largest U.S. city on the Canada–United States border. The Metro Detroit area, home to 4.3 million people, is the second-largest in the Midwest after the Chicago metropolitan area and the 14th-largest in the United States. The seat of Wayne County, Detroit is a significant cultural center known for its contributions to music, art, architecture and design, in addition to its historical automotive and industrial background. In 1701, Royal French explorers Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac and Alphonse de Tonty founded Fort Pontchartrain du Détroit. During the late 19th and early 20th century, it became an important industrial hub at the center of the Great Lakes region. The city's population rose to be the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
