These five antique letters (two are without envelope), in Italian, are a fascinating piece of history. It was sent from Grumo Appula Bari in Italy to Ardseley NY. There is another

All ephemera has wear commensurate to age, including, potentially: nicks, folds, smudges, minor rips, age stains, old smells, and other imperfections. You get what you see :)