1894 Philadelphia to Reading PA Cover 2c Columbian Stamp Landing of Columbus

This is an original 19th-century postal cover (envelope) mailed from Philadelphia to Reading, Pennsylvania, in February 1894. The envelope features a 2-cent purple Columbian Exposition stamp depicting the 'Landing of Columbus,' which was issued in 1893 to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Columbus's voyage.

The front of the cover displays a clear circular date stamp from the Spring Garden station in Philadelphia, dated February 21, 1894. The reverse side features a 'Reading PA. REC'D' arrival postmark from the same day. It is addressed in elegant cursive to Miss Olive Hart at 1814 Perkiomen Ave, Reading, Penna.

Condition is typical for a piece of postal history over 125 years old. There is some toning and light foxing visible on the paper. The right edge has been roughly opened, resulting in some paper loss and jagged edges on that side. Please review the high-resolution images for a close-up look at the markings and overall condition.