{"product_id":"1918-wwi-american-consular-cover-belgian-govt-in-exile-havre-france-middleton-philadelphia-pennsylvania-consulate-stationary-world-war-i-era-ready-for-framing","title":"1918 WWI American Consular Cover - Belgian Govt In Exile - Havre France - Middleton Philadelphia Pennsylvania - Consulate Stationary - World War I Era - Ready For Framing","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntique Original 1918 WWI American Consular Cover - Belgian Govt In Exile - Havre France - Middleton Philadelphia Pennsylvania - Consulate Stationary - World War I Era - Ready For Framing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmerican Consular Service Registered Postal Cover From Havre France Dated November 21 1918. This Historical Artifact Documents The Belgian Government In Exile During World War I. Mailed To Plantou Middleton In Philadelphia Pennsylvania Ten Days After The Armistice. The Envelope Features Multiple Belgian Postage Stamps Cancelled At Sainte Adresse A Suburb Of Le Havre That Served As The Seat Of The Belgian Government From October 13 1914 Until November 1918. An Accompanying Three Page Letter Written On American Consulate Stationery By Uncle John Details The Departure Of American Minister Brand Whitlock For Brussels. The Correspondence Explicitly Identifies These Stamps As Some Of The Last Sold By The Belgian Government On French Soil Before Returning To Their Sovereign Capital. Additional Historical Context Includes Mentions Of American Soldiers In France And The Resumption Of Civilian Telephone Communication Between Paris And Le Havre Following The Conclusion Of Hostilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn Good Antique Condition\u003c\/em\u003e –  Staining, Folds, Edge Wear, Creases, Paper Toning Due To Age And History-Collectors Watermarked That Is Not On The Cover Or Letter. Postal Cover Measures Approx. 9-1\/2\" Wide by 4-1\/8\" Tall. Letter Measures Approx. 8\" Wide By 10-1\/2\" Tall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eProduct Photos Include\u003c\/em\u003e A Watermark And Possibly An Object For Scale \/ Photography Purposes Only. Also, Product Listings May Include Newspaper Images, Display Photos Or Short Video Clips Relevant To The Item Which Are Not Included In The Purchase. The Product Title Is For The Exact Item Available.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"History-Collectors.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53152773701929,"sku":"B21-050326-1","price":123.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/6917\/9433\/files\/1918WWIAmericanConsularCoverBelgianGovtInExileHavreFranceLetter6.png?v=1778542495","url":"https:\/\/history-collectors.com\/products\/1918-wwi-american-consular-cover-belgian-govt-in-exile-havre-france-middleton-philadelphia-pennsylvania-consulate-stationary-world-war-i-era-ready-for-framing","provider":"History-Collectors.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}