Envelope Collection

Writing / Shorthand Pitman
Shorthand writing: an example of Pitmans system, boasting that Fortune magazine has gained over 100, 000 subscribers in five short years

Titanic whistle and Turkish Bath ticket
1. The brass Thunderer whistle of HJ Pitman, 3rd Officer on the Titanic, with an inscribed label attached. 2. A Turkish Bath ticket

6 Bruce Bairnsfather postcards
Set of 6 Bruce Bairnsfather postcards, Series 9. Published by The Bystander - in original brown envelope. Commemorative Art

Pictorial envelope for Hokusais 36 views of Mount Fuji series. Print shows people on a raft and a person in a small boat with tall reeds in the background and a view of Mount Fuji in the distance

Herpes virus replicating, computer artwork.Viruses are only able to replicate in a host cell.The glycoprotein spikes in the virus envelope(green)

The Adventure of the Second Stain, Sherlock Holmes
The Return of Sherlock Holmes, the Adventure of the Second Stain, a Sherlock Holmes story by Arthur Conan Doyle. " The Premier snatched the blue envelope from his hand." Date: 1904

STAMP, 1845. New York Postmasters Provisional Stamp

France, Paris, Sketch of costume for Michaela for Carmen by Georges Bizet
Sketch by Multzer of one of the costumes for Michaela, for the first performance of Carmen, by Georges Bizet at the Opera Comique Theater in Paris (March 3rd 1875)

Influenza virus particles, TEM
Influenza virus particles, coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM). This virus is the cause of the respiratory disease influenza (flu) in humans and other animals

Boy Licking Stamps
A young boy licks a stamp before putting it on an envelope

A women walker looking towards Harter Fell in the Lake district above the cloud
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Twelve days of Christmas - 5 gold rings on postage stamp of Christmas Island

WW2 - Remember Pearl Harbour - Patriotic envelope Date: circa 1942

Official Letter
Anastasiia Grygorieva

Autumn Vibe Texture
Xuan Thai

Autumn Vibe Texture
Xuan Thai

Margaret Thatcher with celebrities Wincey Willis, Bob Monkhouse and Leslie Crowther at Downing Street reception - May 1987

United States Navy - Goodyear ZSG-3 airship K-120 (BuAer number 33512), based at Oakland Naval Air Station in California, being used as a recruitment billboard for the US Naval Reserve

First Day Cover Commemorating the Moon Landing on July 20, 1969. Armstrong walked on the surface on July 21. Date: 1969

Fog envelops the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, California, United States April 8, 2016. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

United States of America, New Mexico, Taos, Taos Balloon Festival

Letter Rack. Trompe l'oeil. Creator: Hindric Sebastian Sommar
Letter Rack. Trompe l'oeil, Unknown date

Lady Writing a Letter, 1887. Creator: Albert Edelfelt
Lady Writing a Letter, 1887

Dans le jardin d'une legation allemande. Explosifs et cultures de microbes; Deuxieme... 1916. Creator: Unknown
Dans le jardin d'une legation allemande. Explosifs et cultures de microbes; Deuxieme enveloppe de la caissette de virus de la morve adressee a "l'attache militaire bulgare

The Old Violin, 1887. Creator: Unknown
The Old Violin, 1887

Valentine envelope, n.d. Creator: Unknown
Valentine envelope, n.d

Valentine envelope, 1860/69. Creator: Unknown
Valentine envelope, 1860/69

Valentine envelope, n.d. Creator: Unknown
Valentine envelope, n.d

Tea Break Time
Xuan Thai

Portrait of a young woman, postcard Italy. Date of Photograph:1910-1920

Portrait of a judge sitting at the desk in his study Trieste. Date of Photograph:1940

Greeting card written in candle light. Postcard sent by the photographer to Vincenzo Balocchi Italy. Date of Photograph:1941

White mail box in front of a house next to driveway with spring trees and green evergreen trees

red abstract #1
Markus Auerbach

RMS Titanic, Harold Cottam Collection, Marconi envelope
RMS TITANIC. THE HAROLD COTTOM COLLECTION: A red Marconi gram envelope on which Harold has written his name and address. Harold Thos Cottam, The Stone yard, Church Street, Southwell, England

RMS Titanic, and Olympic, Henry Tingle Wilde, letter
RMS TITANIC/OLYMPIC: Henry Tingle Wilde (September 21st 1872 to April 15th 1912), Chief Officer R.M.S. Titanic. Handwritten letter from Wilde with envelope over three sides signed from Harry

WW2 Victory, Liberation of Czechoslovakia, postal cover envelope Date: 1945

WW2 Winston Churchill, Capituler Jamais - Canadian postal cover envelope 1943 Date: 1943

WW2 There'll Always Be An England, Bulldog and Union Jack
WW2, There'll Always Be An England, Bulldog and Union Jack, Canadian postal cover envelope Date: 1942

WW2 New Zealand Navy, Army and Airforce, Give them something MORE than THANKS postal cover envelope Date: 1946

WW2 American postal cover envelope celebrating victory over the Japanese on the Marshall Islands Date: 1944

Ww2 Second World War Two Usa American Army Military
ww2, second, world, war, two, usa, american, army, military, police, mp, armband, comic, postal, cover, 1942, 1940s, 40s, forties, envelope, postmark, arlington, stamp, stamps, looking, for

World Events Japanese Quit At End Of Wwii Ww2
world, events, japanese, quit, at, end, of, wwii, ww2, second, war, two, 1945, 1940s, 40s, forties, japs, usa, america, american, postal, cover, envelope, newspaper, seller, vendor, man, postmark

Well Fight Every Jap Japan Germany Hun Wwii Ww2
well, fight, every, jap, japan, germany, hun, wwii, ww2, second, world, war, two, 1945, 1940s, 40s, forties, america, american, usa, victory, postal, cover, envelope, handwritten, name, address

War Bonds Today To Bomb Tokyo Security Tomorrow
war, bonds, today, to, bomb, tokyo, security, tomorrow, 1944, 1940s, 40s, forties, ww2, wwii, second, world, two, usa, america, american, envelope, ship, planes, handwriting, handwritten, name

V for Victory - WW2 Canadian envelope Date: 1941

Victory Through Unity, WW2 envelope, Canada
Victory Through Unity, We Are United, WW2 envelope, Canada 1945, Roosevelt, Churchill, Chiang Kai Shek, and Stalin Date: 1945

V for Victory bomber planes, WW2 Canadian envelope Date: 1942

USA at War with Germany and Italy, 11 December 1941 - WW2 American postal cover envelope Date: 1941

Uncle Sam delares War on Japan, 8 December 1941 - WW2 American postal cover envelope Date: 1941

Uncle Sam and John Bull putting Japan in the Dog House - WW2 American postal cover envelope Date: 1943

This is Inflation, WW2 American War Bonds postal cover
This is Inflation, Take a Good Look, WW2 American Buy War Bonds postal cover envelope Date: 1944

There'll Always Be An England, WW2 postal cover envelope
There'll Always Be An England, WW2 American postal cover envelope Date: 1942

The Navy's Here, WW2 Canadian postal cover envelope Date: 1943

Romania Bulgaria And Hungary Europe European
romania, bulgaria, and, hungary, europe, european, at, war, with, usa, america, december, 13, 1941, 1940s, 40s, forties, postmark, postmarked, washington, typewritter, name, address, chicago

Norway Fight for Freedom, WW2 Mail for a Marine, American postal cover envelope Date: 1945

General Douglas MacArthur, WW2 Supreme Commander, V-J Day - Unconditional Surrender of Japan, Manila, USA, Philippines, postal cover envelope Date: 1945

Fruits of Freedom, A Free America, WW2 patriotic cover
Fruits of Freedom, A Free America, WW2 patriotic postal cover envelope passed by US Army Examiner Date: 1941

Canadians Awake, Our Land's at Stake! - WW2 Canadian envelope Date: 1941

Buy War Bonds and Stamps, WW2 envelope
Buy War Bonds and Stamps - WW2 American postal cover envelope Date: 1945

America at War Re-Elects Franklin D. Roosevelt, WW2
America at War Re-Elects Franklin D. Roosevelt, President of the United States, 7 November 1944 - USA WW2 commemorative postal cover envelope Date: 1944

Alphabet of Democracy, America, Britain, China, Dutch, WW2
Alphabet of Democracy, America, Britain, China, Duch, WW2, American postal cover envelope Date: 1944

Envelope, A Free France, for the Free French, WW2
WW2 envelope, A Free France, for the Free French! Thanks to the Yanks and British too! Date: 1944

White Star Line, RMS Titanic, List of First Class Passengers
White Star Line, RMS Titanic. Rare First Class passenger list that survived the sinking in the pocket of George Brereton. He was a professional gambler

Letter to Laura Francatelli, RMS Titanic survivor
White Star Line, RMS Titanic. Previously unseen letter dated 5th May 1938 on United Artists Studio Corporation, Hollywood notepaper to Titanic First Class passenger Laura Mabel Francatelli

Cunard Line, QE2 - celebration album in slip case cover
Cunard Line, Isle of Man Post Office QE2 Farewell Season Celebration. Limited edition 156 of 189 QE2 Farewell Season Celebration large 14.5 x 14 inches album in slip case cover

White Star Line, MV Georgic - stationery and photo
White Star Line, MV Georgic - envelope, notepaper with details of money in different currencies, and a photograph of four men on a ship's deck. Date: early 20th century

RMS Titanic officer Charles Lightoller - resignation
RMS Titanic - Second Officer Charles Lightoller's resignation. Letter from Charles Bartlett, Marine Superintendent of White Star Line, dated 13 February 1920 to Charles Lightoller

White Star Line, Olympic and Titanic items - of original newspaper ads promoting Titanic's maiden voyage and advertising Titanic's planned voyage from New York on 20 April 1912

Space Memorabilia - Joan Aldrin collection
Space Memorabilia - rare Apollo 11 signed first day cover, comes directly from the collection of Joan Aldrin. The Apollo 11 signed cover has a 10 cent First Man On The Moon postage stamp

Space Memorabilia - Apollo 11 first day cover
Space Memorabilia - rare Apollo 11 signed first day cover, comes directly from the collection of Joan Aldrin. The Apollo 11 signed cover has a 10 cent First Man On The Moon postage stamp

Letter from Captain Edward Smith to his daughter
Future Titanic Captain Edward J. Smith, from RMS Baltic - a unique handwritten letter to his daughter Helen, dated 29 November 1906: My Dear Daughter

Letter written by Ida Stanton on board RMS Carpathia
Handwritten letter written on board RMS Carpathia dated 15 August 1912 with original Cunard envelope. Dear Papa and boys... we were delayed by boarding a large cargoe (sic) of spaghetti

White Star Line, RMS Olympic - News Bulletin and stationery
White Star Line, RMS Olympic - News Bulletin dated 19 September 1914, and unused on board stationery. Date: 1914

RMS Queen Mary 2 Cunard cruise liner
RMS Queen Mary 2 cruise liner - items including hard hat dated 16-03-03, hardback book Queen Mary 2 by John Maxtone-Graham, Souvenir Envelope and Stamps Ocean Liners, Guest Information Booklet

RMS Titanic - three certificates of discharge, Wormald
RMS Titanic - F H Wormald (1866-1912), Titanic first class saloon steward who lost his life at the age of 45 when the ship sank

RMS Titanic - William Logan Gwinn items
RMS Titanic - items relating to William Logan Gwinn (or Gwynne), Postal Clerk who lost his life at the age of 37 when the ship sank

RMS Titanic - letter and envelope from W T Stead
RMS Titanic - a one page typed letter, with envelope, from W T Stead to his friend and biographer Edith K Harper, on The Review of Reviews headed notepaper, dated 13 November 1891

RMS Lusitania - handwritten letter on printed stationery
RMS Lusitania - letter written on board the Lusitania by Stewardess Ann Roberts on the outward leg of the journey that would culminate in the loss of the Lusitania

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"Unveiling the Envelope: A Journey through History and Art" Step into a world of written wonders as we explore the captivating realm of envelopes. From their humble beginnings to becoming an art form in themselves, envelopes have played a significant role in communication throughout history. In the realm of writing and shorthand Pitman, envelopes have been essential tools for organizing and storing important documents. They hold within them secrets penned with precision, capturing thoughts that transcend time. Imagine holding an envelope that once contained a Titanic whistle or a Turkish Bath ticket - artifacts that transport us back to different eras, where handwritten messages were cherished treasures. Delving deeper into this enchanting world, we discover six Bruce Bairnsfather postcards tucked away inside another envelope. These postcards serve as windows to moments frozen in time - glimpses into lives lived long ago. But they are not just carriers of words; they can be works of art themselves. Picture a pictorial envelope adorned with Hokusai's breathtaking 36 views of Mount Fuji series - each stroke telling its own story while protecting precious correspondence within. Literary enthusiasts may recall Sherlock Holmes' thrilling adventure involving "The Adventure of the Second Stain. " An envelope containing vital evidence held the key to solving this mysterious case, showcasing how even small objects can carry immense significance. Traveling across continents and centuries, we stumble upon an 1845 New York Postmasters Provisional Stamp adorning yet another envelope. This tiny stamp represents more than postage; it symbolizes progress and innovation in mail delivery systems worldwide. Zooming further down to microscopic dimensions, we encounter influenza virus particles captured under TEM (Transmission Electron Microscope). These minuscule entities remind us that even invisible threats can find their way into sealed envelopes if precautions aren't taken. On a similar note but on a larger scale, herpes virus replicating is depicted through computer artwork on yet another fascinating envelope.