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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.
US Advertising Covers on Stamp Forum
Advertising covers on Sheaff Ephemera
Philatelic terminology
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 ...
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US Advertising Covers on Stamp Forum
Advertising covers on Sheaff Ephemera
Philatelic terminology