1880 Philadelphia 1¢ Liberty Postal Card Simons & Siegling Charleston SC # 1162

Original 1880 U.S. one-cent Liberty postal card, mailed from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with a clear July 28, 6 P.M. circular postmark. Addressed to Simons & Siegling, Esquires, Attorneys at Law, Charleston, South Carolina. The handwritten message is dated July 26, 1880 and contains legal or business correspondence involving a judgment, property, and collection matters. The sender’s signature is present, though portions of the handwriting are difficult to read with certainty. The card appears to be the unwatermarked Scott UX5 variety, featuring the classic black 1¢ Liberty postal stationery design on buff card stock. No watermark was observed. Condition is consistent with age and postal use. The card shows general toning, scattered staining and spotting, ink marks, surface wear, small abrasions, edge wear, and cancellation ink across the printed indicium. The writing remains largely legible. Please examine all photographs carefully for the exact condition and content. An appealing piece of 19th-century legal correspondence, Charleston postal history, and early United States postal stationery. The buyer will receive the exact card shown.