Historical Mail Appraisal

Vintage Registered Mail Receipt Card

This item is a vintage registered mail receipt card, likely made from a robust, light brown or tan cardstock, indicating its purpose for official postal use. Its rectangular shape and compact size suggest it was designed to be handled and filed easily. The card features pre-printed fields and lines in black ink, including 'Number of Registered Package', 'POSTMARKED', 'DATE OF DELIVERY', and 'ADDRESS ON PACKAGE', as well as a section at the bottom for an acknowledgment of receipt: 'I CERTIFY THAT I HAVE RECEIVED THE REGISTERED ARTICLES DESCRIBED ABOVE'. Handwritten entries on the card include a '2' under 'Number of Registered Package', a date which appears to be '10/2/02' under 'DATE OF DELIVERY', and an address clearly reading 'Toronto S.B.' under 'ADDRESS ON PACKAGE'. Below the main section, a signature 'C J Way' is visible, along with the word 'one' which likely indicates the number of packages received. The overall condition shows signs of age, with expected yellowing or browning of the paper, and some minor surface wear, consistent with an item of its likely age and utility. The paper material appears somewhat stiff, typical of period government forms. The clear, legible handwriting suggests careful completion at the time of transaction. The date '10/2/02' strongly indicates a mailing or delivery date of October 2nd, 1902, placing its style and age firmly in the early 20th century. The item does not display any significant damage such as tears or major creases, making it well-preserved for its age, hinting at its potential value to collectors of postal history or ephemera.