Billheads and Letterheads

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Comment by Dann Degen on January 10, 2013 at 7:55pm

Hello, I just joined as well. I am looking for "fur company" related ephemera... "fur companies" that purchased furs, hides, pelts, etc from trappers. Specifically, I am looking for Trap Supply Catalogs, Fur Price Sheets, Fur Shipping Tags, Fur Co. Invoices, Fur Co. business cards, envelopes, stationary, advertising inserts... anything with "fur company" names printed on it!!!

Thanks, Dann

Comment by Steve on February 3, 2012 at 11:39pm

I've added another billhead to my blog.  This time around it's an 1888 billhead from the Intercolonial Railway in New Brunswick:

http://collectingpaper.wordpress.com/2012/02/03/intercolonial-railway/

Comment by Steve on January 14, 2012 at 1:27am

Hi everyone,

I recently posted a scan of a nice billhead on my blog which I thought you might be interested in checking out.  It was from a shop run by the first bootmaker in the Province of B.C., although when he entered business in 1860 it was still the Colony of Vancouver Island.  You'll find the blog entry here:

http://collectingpaper.wordpress.com/2012/01/06/henry-mansell-bootm...

Comment by Laura macaluso on April 6, 2011 at 4:42pm

Would anyone ever be interested in a tutorial about preserving ephemera, including billheads?

 

Comment by frank l. deveau on March 7, 2011 at 9:22am

I have had my collection tucked away for more than 30 yrs and more recent I have tried to organize to some degree and get on the internet to see about selling the document or its likness . I have hand written material dated from 1799 to 1890 and alot of nice printed engraving  bill heads . if you have an intrest in my stock get in touch

frank

Comment by Dave Dubé on June 27, 2009 at 4:15pm

I just put up a new piece on my blog. This is a larger Billhead, but perfect for what I've in mind for this kind of Ephemera. I'll let you decide if it's a 'proper use' of old paper! http://oldpaperart.blogspot.com/2009/06/startup-with-coke.html

Comment by Mike Ferguson on June 2, 2009 at 8:43pm

Dave,
I suppose you'll find many opinions. I am of mixed opinions myself on the question of a "higher use," and my opinion varies depending on the type of ephemera we are talking about, which speaks to the subjective nature of our interests but is really unfair because all ephemera is a treasure to someone. For every person who is offended by your use of a 100 year old invoice, there will be someone who is indifferent. Generally, I am a preservationist, though I can argue with myself over the question of magazines--keep whole or disassemble and preserve in parts--to the point of concern over my mental health.

Comment by Dave Dubé on June 2, 2009 at 2:53pm

I've just joined, so please forgive if I'm overstepping. I've only been 'collecting' since the first of the year. I am putting my art work on it as I collect it, so I've no idea how I'll be received here. I noticed below in the comments some questions about pricing, and the answer was well-put. I'm always looking for old letterhead and billhead that I can use. If there are those here interested in using it the way I'm using it, or are interested in selling me duplicates of what you have, please speak up.

Comment by Ray Kirchmeyer on September 5, 2008 at 8:58pm

It's really hard to tell what people look for. I have had buyers buy them because of the company's location or the type of business. One person bought one because the company had their last name. I like the ones from the 1800's with their great artwork.

Comment by Nancy on July 6, 2008 at 11:39am

Pricing Billheads and Letterheads are just like pricing other vintage paper. The age, condition, type, how rare is item and how nice is the viginette. That is if there is a vignette.

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