Post Office Document Appraisal

Vintage Post Office Registry Bill

This item is an antique or vintage 'Registry Bill' form used by the Post Office for registered articles. The form is printed on a light brown, aged paper, suggesting its considerable age and contributing to its historical aesthetic. The overall size appears to be a standard small document, likely fitting into common bill or receipt dimensions of the early 20th century. Notable features include printed fields such as 'REGISTRY BILL', 'Sent', 'Registered articles dispatched in Registered Pkgs. Env. No.', 'From the Post Office at', 'To the Post Office at', 'Registry No.', 'Class', and 'NAME OF PERSON ADDRESSED'. The form is filled out in dark ink, with 'DEC 8 1902' visibly stamped as the date, unequivocally dating the document to December 8, 1902. Other handwritten entries include '33' in multiple places for 'Registry No.' and possibly a sequential number, '1' for 'Class', and what appears to be 'Wanna Min' as the name of the recipient or sender. The handwriting is fluid and consistent, indicative of manual entry by a postal clerk. The paper exhibits characteristics of wear commensurate with its age, including slight discoloration, potential creases that might be obscured by the framing or protective covering, and a general antique patina. There are no obvious tears or significant damage visible in the provided image, although it is presented under a reflective surface which somewhat obscures full clarity. The edges appear relatively intact. This document serves as a tangible piece of postal history, showcasing the administrative procedures of the Post Office in the early 1900s.