Macerated Bank Note Postcard, 1907
Washington, D.C. J.F. Jarvis, 1907. Macerated Bank Note Postcard, 1907, J.F. Jarvis, Washington, D.C., 3 1/4 x 5 7/16 inches.
Card is postally used with two Franklin one cent stamps and Washington D.C. circular date stamps from 1907. One bumped corner. "Sincerely Bertha Newhouser" in pen on verso. Addressed to a Houston, Texas address. Very good condition.
Novelty card published by John Fillis Jarvis of Washington D.C. containing National Bank Note Currency macerated by the U.S. Treasury. "Estimated to contain $200.00."
John Jarvis is best known for his work with stereography, especially in conjunction with Underwood and Underwood. He sold many views to Underwood and Underwood but also produced images under his own company, including a set of the White House.
In 1906 he began publishing these macerated currency cards, of which there are several variations and are highly collectible. Item #2699
Price: $50.00