Victorian 1898 Quaker Oats Advertising Postal Cover – American Cereal Co Akron OH

Original 1898 Quaker Oats advertising postal cover from The American Cereal Co., Akron, Ohio.

Features the iconic Quaker figure and return address advertising panel. Postmarked Akron, Ohio – August 30, 1898 with 2¢ green Washington postal stationery imprint.

Details:

• Company: The American Cereal Co.
• Brand: Quaker Oats
• Date: 1898
• Origin: Akron, Ohio
• Type: Advertising cover (postal stationery)
• Postmark clearly readable

• Age toning and light surface wear
• Vertical fold crease
• Minor edge wear
• No major tears observed

Displays well and a desirable example of early national cereal advertising tied to Akron’s industrial history.

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Ships securely between rigid boards. We currently have additional 19th century Akron advertising material listed and are happy to combine shipping.