You are purchasing a wonderful mixed lot of approximately 15 original antique postcards dating to the 1900s–1910s, featuring a fantastic variety of American street scenes, landmarks, and topographical views. Most are used with original postmarks, stamps, and handwritten messages — adding wonderful period authenticity.
Highlights Include:
∙ Centre Street, Pottsville, PA – Black & white street scene with early storefronts
∙ Frederick Street, Oelwein, Iowa – Colorized main street view, early automobiles visible
∙ Crystal Beach, Buffalo NY – Charming scene of children wading with Steamer “Americana” in the distance
∙ Spring Point Light, Portland Harbor, ME – Colorized lighthouse postcard, published by B.W. Nutting
∙ Blue Ridge Summit Station, Blue Ridge Mountains, PA – Scenic colorized railroad station view
∙ Main Street, Milan, Michigan – Aerial/elevated black & white street view
∙ Pure Food Factories of Postum Cereal Co. – Colorized industrial advertising card, highly collectible subject
∙ M.E. Church, Osborne, KS – Church exterior view
∙ Ostende (Belgium) beach scene – European beach with bathers
∙ Additional street scenes and town views from Ohio and other locations
Back Details:
∙ Mix of used (postmarked) and unused cards
∙ Postmarks visible from multiple states circa 1905–1919
∙ Original 1-cent stamps on several cards
∙ Handwritten messages addressed to named recipients in PA, OH, Iowa, Maryland, and Cleveland
∙ Variety of publishers and printing styles including colorized lithographs and black & white
Condition: Good to very good for age — typical light wear, mild toning, and corner wear consistent with handling and mailing over 100 years ago.
A wonderful lot for postcard collectors, local history researchers, or Americana enthusiasts.
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