1901 John Gaffney Sanitary Plumbing & Gas-Fitting Billhead, NY

This 1901 John Gaffney Sanitary Plumbing & Gas-Fitting billhead from Fair Rockaway, New York is a collectible piece of early 20th-century business ephemera. The item is listed in used condition; check the listing for details on any wear, folds, writing, or marks. A great fit for collectors of plumbing history, New York memorabilia, vintage invoices, and billheads. Free shipping is included, and check the listing for details on the shipping carrier, handling time, and any available return information.

USD 19.99
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LocationNorwalk US
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Seller jerrysvintagetrading
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Start time2025-12-09T15:19:45.000Z
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This original 1901 billhead from John Gaffney, a sanitary plumbing and gas-fitting professional, is a fascinating piece of early 20th-century ephemera. Dated January 1, 1902, with a recorded transaction from December 1, 1901, it documents a $3.00 payment for services rendered. The billhead features elegant typography and handwritten notes, providing insight into plumbing and gas-fitting businesses of the period.Originating from Fair Rockaway, New York, this billhead offers historical context into local trade practices and the types of services provided at the time. The document includes a P.O. Box address and a mention of the Central Avenue Bank Block location, which adds to its provenance. Despite some minor wear, small holes, and edge imperfections typical of century-old paper, the billhead remains legible and visually appealing, making it a unique collectible for enthusiasts of antique business documents and early plumbing history.Showing minor signs of age and handling. May have a few, if any edge tears. Eye-catching header typefaces and fonts. Overall, in good to very good condition. Will display well in your collection. You will receive the exact sheet in the photos. It measures approx. 6 3/4" x 8 1/4"**Shipped securely in a poly sleeve sandwiched in chipboard, inside a rigid mailer via USPS Ground Advantage service w/ tracking**Click HERE to see postcards I have available.Click HERE to see transit and trade tokens I have available.Click HERE to see billheads I have available.Click HERE to see letterheads I have available.For U.S. based orders, the shipping cost for the first purchase is $4.00 and no extra cost for additional similar items such as billheads, letterheads, tickets, patches, post cards, trade cards, stock certificates that can safely be shipped in the same package.I have over 56,000 unique items here on eBay - Click HERE to visit my store & save with combined shipping for multiple buys.For U.S. orders on a PC, use the "add to cart" feature to select multiple items before paying. If the cart does not combine shipping costs, I will refund excess fees as I pack your order the following morning.I have enjoyed buying and selling vintage collectibles for over 40 years. Unless noted otherwise, all items I offer are original and not reproductions.Please review photos for condition issues (if any) as they are part of the description, and contact me with questions before bidding or buying.All items are securely packed and shipped via USPS. Please rely on my 25+ yr. 9,500+ 99.9% feedback rating as a guide to your buying decision.I hope all is well with you and your family — thanks for stopping by!– Jerry