Jim Mehrer's Postal History

Social History Paper Memorabilia

The paper items offered here are from the early part of the Twentieth Century. Some of the labels are from products that were distributed to the general public. These depict African-Americans in stereotypical characters from that era. Others are from personal products (hair care, perfume, etc.) that were manufactured for and marketed to African-Americans. These typically feature light-skinned, glamourous characters. We offer these items for the historical significance that they represent.

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This is a net price sale of early Twentieth Century African-American paper memorabilia. Lots are sold on a first-come, first-served basis. We urge our customers to contact us to reserve lots before sending payment. PLEASE READ THE RULES about ordering before placing your order. Click HERE.

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"Mammy" orange crate label.

This is an eight-sided yellow label, scanned on a black background. This label was once used on orange crates by A.S. Herlong Packing Company, Leesburg, Florida. Size: 215mm wide by 86mm high. Excellent condition.

Lot PP-01: $25.00

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"Madam Jones Hair and Scalp Shampoo."

This label has a gold border and was scanned against a black background. It was used by the Madam Jones Company, Chicago, Illinois. The copyright date is 1944. Size: 56mm wide at the base by 130mm high. Nearly excellent condition, with the one flaw being a short tear into the gold frame at upper right.

Lot PP-06: $12.00

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"Madam Jones Special Hair Treating Oil."

This label was used by the Madam Jones Company, Chicago, Illinois, probably circa 1930. Size: 28mm wide by 61mm high. Excellent condition.

Lot PP-08: $12.00

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MORE INFORMATION ABOUT

Jim Mehrer's Postal History

For collectors of postal history, covers, postcards, stamps, etc. We conduct six postal history mail bid sales per year, offering thousands of lots in each sale. When a sale is in progress, our current catalog will be posted on this site.

We also offer a selection of postal history literature, and a broad line of supplies for collectors and dealers.

Our "Links" page contains links to other dealers and collectors. We provide links either on a reciprocal basis or for a quarterly rate. Details are available on request.

1. For our Postal History Mail Bid Sale Catalog, click here.
2. For information about consigning material for our Mail Bid Sales, click here.
3. To see our list of Postal History Reference Literature, click here.
4. To see our list of Supplies for Collectors of Postal History and Postcards, click here.
5. To go to our Postal History Net Price Sale, click here.
6. To go to our Postcard Net Price Sale, click here.
7. To see our Show Calendar for Collectors of Stamps, Postal History and Postcards, click here.
8. To see our Old-Time Postmark Calendar, click here.
9. To go to our Phone Card page, click here.
10. To go to our Home Page, click here.
11. To see hand-drawn 1994 Olympics First Day Covers, click here.

Comments? Questions? Email us at mehrer@postal-history.com
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