Lot 53
1867 E. Fitzki Patent Envelope, two envelopes with secure sealing flap, first is Edward Fitzki's mock-up submitted for patent #64653 on May 14, 1867, second is Fitzki's completed unused envelope with pencil "E. Fitzki's Lock Envelope", also includes period newspaper clipping, Very Fine.
Estimate 1,000 - 1,500
A UNIQUE PAIR OF E. FITZKI PATENT DESIGN ENVELOPES.
The period newspaper clipping states, "A Safe Envelope - No better safeguard against pilfering from letters, or the opening and resealing of the same by unauthorized persons, has yet been devised than the envelope invented and patented by Mr. Edward Fitzki, of the Quartermaster General's office, in this city…".
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