Antique Marshall Field & Co. Wood Crate Panel c 1900 Fields Chicago Ultra Rare

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, an original, antique, ultra rare, c. 1900s, Marshall Field & Co., Chicago shipping crate panel. They operated as Marshall Field & Co. from 1881 - 1982, when the name changed to Marshall Field's. The sturdy, very likely handmade wooden crate panel contains printing, some code, some legible, and some not. Starting at the top, there is an "A" inside a diamond, with "D Y" followed by "42340." Underneath, "Marshall Field & Co. Chicago, ILL." Just under that, it looks like "New England Rail & Lake" (or Mail & Lake) "Despatch." Under this, it gets difficult, but I see "York &"  then after some space "Railroad." There is more writing toward the bottom, very hard to decipher, but it looks like 64 x 64, possibly "America" and parts of  words like "LICORS" and "BINTING." I have been unable to find anything remotely similar to this wood crate panel, which measures about 32" x 25" x 1.5" and weighs just over 10 lbs. without packaging. Has a wire on back, so it's ready for display! A rare piece of Marshall Field & Co., Chicago, and shopping history! It's so unique, I don't know where to price it - so MAKE AN OFFER!!!
Four shipping options are available, including local pick-up / delivery within a 50 - 75 mile radius of Madison, WI. Delivery possible along I90 east, from Madison, going into the north side of Chicago. Please contact me on eBay before purchase if you're in the Chicago area, since local personal delivery may take up to a month. Otherwise, three shipping options are available, including UPS 1-5 Day, USPS Priority, and FedEx 1 - 5 Day. Shipping rates are set by the carriers based on the weight, size, and travel distance of the package. I do not charge handling or mark-up on shipping. I also do not recommend FedEx!
For conditions, review photos closely using the magnifying tool or zoom in. Antique, c. 1900 Marshall Field & Co. shipping crate panel in used condition, with age / use related wear. Sturdy, intact, and well constructed. Condition issues from age and use, some loose, small pieces of wood, rough edges. More issues toward the bottom. Some random small holes, from where it had nails/screws. Original crate panel likely handmade. Writing / graphics on the panel faded in spots, but areas are still legible. Please note, photos taken under direct light. Under indirect or dim lighting, the panel may not appear as nuanced and brilliant. If you have questions or would like more photos, please ask! Thanks for looking and
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