Masonic Grand Lodge of Instruction Notice + Cover Providence 3¢ Washington Stamp For Sale

Original 1866 Freemason / Masonic Postal History Cover with Printed Grand Lodge Notice

Authentic original post-Civil War American fraternal society collectible consisting of:

• original mailed cover

• original printed Grand Lodge notice

• original 3¢ George Washington U.S. postage stamp

• Providence Rhode Island postal marking:

PROVIDENCE R.I. OCT 18 1866

Addressed to:

William J. Underwood Esq.

Newport, Rhode Island

A scarce and highly collectible combination of postal history + Freemason ephemera.

Masonic Content

Original printed notice reads:

GRAND LODGE OF INSTRUCTION

Office of the Secretary

Providence, October 16, A.L. 5865

Brother:

A special communication of the GRAND LODGE OF INSTRUCTION will be held in Mason’s Hall, on Tuesday, Oct. 31st, at 10 o’clock A.M., for the transaction of such business as may regularly come before it.

Yours Fraternally,

JOHN F. TOBEY, Secretary

Important Note:

A.L. 5865 refers to the Anno Lucis (Masonic calendar) dating system used by Freemasons.

This adds significant collector appeal.

Stamp Details

Includes original:

3¢ George Washington U.S. postage stamp

Features:

• classic 19th century U.S. issue

• original postal use

• tied by bold cancellation

• intact on original cover

• far more collectible than loose single stamp

Collector Appeal

Highly desirable for collectors of:

• Freemason memorabilia

• Masonic ephemera

• secret society collectibles

• U.S. postal history

• Rhode Island postal history

• George Washington stamp covers

• 19th century Americana

• fraternal organization documents

Condition

• authentic original antique item

• age toning consistent with age

• normal mailing/storage wear

• stamp present

• postal cancellation visible

• printed notice included

• please inspect photos carefully