1891 Fairfield Iowa Cover 2¢ Washington Scott #220 New Albany IN #1427

Original 1891 United States postal-history cover mailed from Fairfield, Iowa to New Albany, Indiana. The envelope is franked with a 2¢ George Washington carmine stamp from the 1890–1893 issue, Scott #220, tied to the cover by the Fairfield postal cancellation. The front postmark is dated October 5, 1891. The reverse retains a clear New Albany, Indiana receiving postmark, providing additional postal-history interest and confirming the cover’s journey. Details: • Date: October 5, 1891 • Origin: Fairfield, Iowa • Destination: New Albany, Indiana • 2¢ George Washington stamp • Scott #220 • Carmine color • Stamp tied to cover by cancellation • New Albany receiving postmark on reverse • Original handwritten address • Genuine 19th-century U.S. postal-history item Condition: Antique used condition with expected age toning, handling wear, light edge wear, folds/creases, and minor marks consistent with a cover over 130 years old. Stamp remains attached and displays strong color. Please review all photographs carefully for exact condition, cancellations, handwriting, and postal markings. A nice original piece for collectors of Iowa postal history, Indiana postal history, 19th-century U.S. covers, Washington stamps, and classic American philately. Sold exactly as pictured.