Rhode Island Illustrated Patriotic Covers
Unused Civil War Patriotic Cover - Standing Lady Liberty
Loyal to the Union - State of Rhode Island
Design by John Gaylord Wells -  Park Row & Beekman St., NY

Dealer Name and Address on Reverse of Cover

During the late 19th century the Park Row Building (30 stories) was the tallest building in the world.
The former New York Times Building built in 1888 was also located on Park Row

The New York Historical Society maintains a collection of several John Wells Pictorial Covers
VIEW: NY Historical Society John Wells Collection 


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