A small West Virginia postal history group of 3 pieces, all addressed to Mr. Paul J. Christian, 1942 to 1947: two 1c U.S. postal cards and one forwarded cover. The cover was mailed from Hollidays Cove, W. Va., Aug. 1, 1947 to Alderson-Broaddus Coll., Philippi, then crossed out and redirected to Rosemont, W. Va., with Philippi (Aug. 6, 1947) and Rosemont receiving backstamps. Postal cards measure about 5.6 x 3.5 in. Condition: used, with toning, edge wear, a corner chip on the cover stamp, and staining on the cover back.

Contents as pictured:
• 1c Jefferson postal card, Bridgeport, W. Va., Feb. 1942, to Mr. Paul Christian, Rosemont, W. Va.
• 1c Martha Washington reply postal card, Weirton, W. Va., Jul. 15, 1947, to Alderson-Broaddus Coll., Philippi
• 3c Jefferson Presidential cover, Hollidays Cove to Philippi, forwarded to Rosemont

One card carries a short handwritten note on the back beginning "Dearest Jim," signed Elva, with family greetings.

A nice one-name group for West Virginia town and postmark collectors, Alderson-Broaddus College alumni, and Harrison, Hancock and Barbour County history.