1893 2c Columbian Issue Cover Kensington PA to Reading PA Landing of Columbus

This is a vintage 1893 postal cover (envelope) mailed from Kensington, Pennsylvania, to Reading, Pennsylvania. It features a 2-cent purple stamp from the 1893 Columbian Exposition issue, depicting the 'Landing of Columbus.' The envelope is addressed in elegant cursive to Miss Olive Hart at 1814 Perkiomen Ave in Reading.

The front of the cover shows a clear Kensington, PA circular date stamp dated September 22, 1893. The reverse side features a crisp Reading, PA receiving mark dated September 23, 1893, at 11 AM. There is also a handwritten date notation in the upper left corner of the front.

The envelope is in good vintage condition with typical wear for its age, including light toning and minor corner wear. The stamp is well-centered with a legible cancellation. This is a nice piece of 19th-century American postal history. Please refer to the images for a detailed view of the condition.