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1972 ArtCraft FDC USPS #1468 8c 100th Anniversary of Mail Order ST1103
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Celebrate history with this 1972 ArtCraft First Day Cover featuring USPS #1468, honoring the 100th Anniversary of Mail Order. Issued on September 27, 1972, in Chicago, this 8¢ multicolored stamp was commemorated with meticulous photogravure printing.With only 185,490,000 produced, this cover is a rare find for collectors. The origins of mail order by Aaron Montgomery Ward revolutionized shopping, particularly for rural Americans. Own a piece of American commerce history today! 1972 ArtCraft FDC USPS #1468 8c 100th Anniversary of Mail Order ST1103 ST1103 USPS FDC U.S.#1468 – 1972 8c 100th Anniversary of Mail Order ArtCraft U.S. #1468 8¢ Mail Order Business Issue Date: September 27, 1972 City: Chicago, IL Quantity: 185,490,000 Printed By: Bureau of Engraving and Printing Printing Method: Photogravure Perforations: 11 x 10 ½ Color: Multicolored This stamp was issued to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the invention of mail order by Aaron Montgomery Ward (1843-1913). With George R. Thorne, Ward established the first mail order business at Chicago in 1872. Ward conceived of the business while working as a traveling salesman in the Midwest. He wanted to buy large quantities of goods from manufacturers and then sell them to farmers. Ward’s business began in a livery-stable loft with a total of $2,400 in capital. The company’s catalog was printed on a single sheet of paper and listed only a few dry goods. This business grew to become Montgomery Ward and Company. With its wide offering of goods and services, mail order, as envisioned by Ward, is credited with raising the standard of living for many Americans. This is especially true of Americans living in remote and rural areas. When Ward died, annual sales had risen to $40 million a year. Powered By 3Dsellers.com - Try for Free!
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