19th Cent MARYLAND, BALTIMORE ADD NOTE "TIPPED BOOTS & SHOES" - PMG CHOICE AU 58

This scarce 19th-century Baltimore advertising note from J. Pels & Son promotes "Tipped Boots & Shoes" with metal-reinforced toes. Certified by PMG as CHOICE AU 58, it exemplifies merchant scrip—a marketing tool rather than currency. The reverse features a rebus puzzle, blending advertisement with consumer engagement. A rare collectible capturing period retail innovation and historical Americana.