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Rosa Parks – Two Personalized Detroit Letterheads Congressional Era
Lot 153

Rosa Parks – Two Personalized Detroit Letterheads Congressional Era

Estimate: $300 - $500
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From the Rosa Parks Congressional Career Archive.Two personalized letterhead sheets featuring “Rosa L. Parks” printed at the top along with the address “6080 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, Michigan 48202.” Both sheets exhibit signs of age and handling, including stains, minor discoloration, and wear. Comparable Rosa Parks stationery with a similar Detroit address is preserved within the Library of Congress archives, supporting the historical format and period use of this material. Both sheets are printed on watermarked cotton paper stock, with the watermark visible on the reverse as pictured. | Please see photos for additional details. | Dimensions of One Letterhead: 10.5 x 7.125 in

Condition

All items show signs of wear consistent with age and use. The absence of specific condition notes does not imply the item is in perfect condition or free from defects. Please review all photos carefully before bidding.

Overall Dimensions
Width: 7.12 in
Depth: 10.50 in

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Provenance: From a private collection. Additional provenance, if known, is listed in the lot description. Block Auction House makes no guarantees regarding provenance unless stated in writing.