1896 Cover Lady's Purse Slipper Flower Calceolaria Leaf - ORIGINAL MAY1

Please note that this is a cover only. This is an original 1896 color cover for the July 18, 1896 issue of The Mayflower, featuring images of Calceolaria, or Lady's Purse. The term "calceolaria" is the Latin term for "shoemaker". Please note that there is an orange sticker with the name "Annie L. Sherman" on it. CONDITIONThis 115+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. Light aging throughout. Light creasing. No natural defects. Some light surface rub. No tears. Please note that there is a sticker in the center of this cover. There is some bleed through visible on this cover. Product Type: Original Cover; Color Grade: Very Fine ++ Dimensions: Approximately 6.5 x 9.5 inches; 17 x 24 cm Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation) Keywords specific to this image: Botanical, Floral, Pocketbook Flower, SlipperwortMAY1A7C9