1896 US Reply Postal Card Acton Library Gypsy Moth Report Malden MA Postmark For Sale

International orders will be shipped with an international stamp. I ship 4 postcards to an envelope and will issue a refund for shipping overage.Discover a unique piece of American history with this original 1896 United States Reply Postal Card. This fascinating card features official government printing and was utilized by the Acton Memorial Library to inquire about a \'Gypsy Moth\' report from the Massachusetts Board of Agriculture, Gypsy Moth Department in Malden, Massachusetts. The card\'s front displays a clear Malden, MA postmark from August 10, 1896, alongside a partial Acton, MA stamp.The reverse side reveals a handwritten message from the librarians of the Acton Memorial Library, dated August 9, 1896, detailing their request for the overdue report. This item offers a captivating glimpse into late 19th-century communication, public information, and early efforts in agricultural pest control. It is a significant find for collectors of ephemera, postal history, Massachusetts history, and those interested in the environmental and scientific concerns of the era.