This is a great cover mailed April Fools Day (April 1, 1887) from the Vaughan Seed Store in Chicago, IL to Mr Fred Dorner of Lafayette, IN. Fred Dorner (born 11/27/1837 in Schiltach, Baden, Germany - died 12/29/1910 Lafayette, IN) was a famous floriculturist and president of the Society of Indiana Florists in 1887. The stamp is a 2 cent Washington (probably Scott #210). The Vaughan Seed Store was opened in 1876 by John Vaughan in Chicago, IL., shortly becoming one of the largest wholesaler and retailer of horticultural items. The company continued business until it closed its doors in 2009. This cover comes with some great Illinois, Indiana history. Don't miss out. All questions gladly answered ahead of time to avoid confusion later. Watch here for much more in stamps and postal history to come. As always thanks for looking.
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