1898 Birthday Greetings Red Roses Postcard Posted Washington DC Easton PA
$ 5.02
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1898 Birthday Greetings Red Roses Postcard Posted Washington DC Easton PA. The front features a vibrant bouquet of deep red roses with lush green leaves, set against a rich, dark green background. Thank you for visiting! This item is in stock and usually ships within 1 business day of your purchase. It will be shipped via ebay Standard Envelope which provides tracking information when it passes through the sorting machines for First Class mail. USPS workers have no way of scanning the barcode on the label. When it marks it as "out for delivery or delivered" it means it has arrived at your local sorting center, not your home address. Depending on your local postal route, it may take several days yet to arrive at your home. Also, consider possible weather delays in the actual time the service takes. Feel free to write if you have any questions. Discover a charming piece of postal history with this exquisite 1898 "Birthday Greetings" postcard. The front features a vibrant bouquet of deep red roses with lush green leaves, set against a rich, dark green background. The elegant script wishing "BIRTHDAY GREETINGS" adds a touch of turn-of-the-century grace, making this a beautiful example of early postcard artistry. The reverse side confirms its historical significance, bearing the inscription "AUTHORIZED BY ACT OF CONGRESS OF MAY 19, 1898," a hallmark of postcards produced during the very early years of the undivided back era. It was published by Douglass Post-Card Co. of Philadelphia, Pa., and features a clear Washington D.C. postmark from May 19, 1898, making it a very early example of a posted card. The postcard was sent to Easton, Pennsylvania, from Washington, New Jersey, offering a glimpse into late 19th-century correspondence and connection.
