Striking Black and Red Cut Paper Design on Perfectly Shaped Envelope antique cancellation a little wear to the

a little wear to the dark wood on the exterior sides of the tray (I have not touched it

and with a hook on the side that latches tight

which suggest a sort of fortress

late 19th or very early 20th c

Striking Black and Red Cut Paper Design on Perfectly Shaped Envelope antique cancellation a little wear to theAn excellent envelop if I ever saw one. The red and black design is composed of two pieces of colored paper, cutouts in the black revealing the red underneath. With the crisp angled flap completing it just right formally when turned up. C. 1920s or so so I believe, really quite satisfying. 7 1 8" x 5 5 8" with flap up. Great condition.