The old envelopes

[Ilya Semenenko-Basin]

Dear friends, I bought at the auction a pack of old envelopes, with a picture, size 114x161 millimeters (4.5 x 6.3 inches), and I don't know how to use them in Mail Art. Maybe someone wants to receive such an envelope as a gift. In the future, you can make your collage on the reverse side of the envelope, or use it in some other way.

[Richard BAUDET]

Ilya ...please, don't forget me .....please !  you will receive something by return ! 

[Katerina Nikoltsou (MomKat)]

Something already on its way to you, Ilya,

hope to see an old Russia envelope in my mail box, too!

[JAC MAIL]

Do you have any left? Would love to exchange

[Ilya Semenenko-Basin]

Yes of course! I will send you three envelopes in the next few days.

[JAC MAIL]

Thanks! I will send some art in return.

[Margaret Jeddry]

They are fascinating.  I feel like I’m holding a piece of history in my hands.

[Ilya Semenenko-Basin]

Dear Margaret, has my envelope arrived? How glad I am!

It was not for nothing that I played in the auction and won these things.

[Margaret Jeddry]

Yes, Ilya, your envelopes arrived, and I left a message for you.  I’m working on a little something for you.  

[Margaret Jeddry]

Ilya, mailed you something today.  

[Ilya Semenenko-Basin]

Thank you! This Mail Art will support me!

[Amanda Becerra]

The envelopes and poetry was so lovely. Thank you for sending them. I have enjoyed them so much.  I will be sure to send a return.  Thank you for your kindness.

[Ilya Semenenko-Basin]

Dear Amanda, thank you for the kindness of your reply. Your letter made me happy and gave me real support. It's good that art brings people together.