An English bookstore...

Newspaper wrapper in which, as the purple stamp on its top and back indicates, was sent by an English bookstore in Buenos Aires. The store went by the name "English Book Exchange" which was apparently located on Florida Street in the downtown area of the capital. This newspaper wrapper was sent by F.C.S. (Ferrocarril del Sur or Gran Ferrocarril Sur) to a man named Muggeridge who lived at an "estancia" or Argentinean farm named "Las Horquetas" (The Forks) in the department of Coronel Suárez (Province of Buenos Aires).

The address states Estación Coronel Suarez, where the post was delivered, from there on the name of the countryside establishment was enough for its proper delivery. The city of Coronel Suárez, which is head of the department of the same name, was founded in 1883. Originally it was called "Sauce Corto" (Short Willow).

This newspaper wrapper was in use during the time of President José Evaristo Uriburu. From 1887 Argentina enjoyed increasing prosperity due to an export-led economy, which lasted until about 1930.

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Details:
Vasen/Riese Catalogue no. F33. Date: 1896-1899