1906 Josh Billings Grave Lanesboro MA Cemetery Rotograph Postcard

$ 5.28

Size: Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in) Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany Postage Condition: Unposted Country of Origin: Germany Country: USA City: Lanesboro Era: Pre-1914 Subject: Cemetery Signed: No Region: Massachusetts Theme: Historical Continent: North America

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1906 Josh Billings Grave Lanesboro MA Cemetery Rotograph Postcard. 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 unique piece of early 20th-century Americana with this captivating postcard featuring the grave of the renowned humorist, Josh Billings. Published by The Rotograph Co. in 1906, this card transports you to a serene cemetery scene in Lanesboro, Massachusetts, highlighting the distinctive large stone marking Billings' resting place, surrounded by other historic tombstones. The image, likely a meticulously colorized print, offers a glimpse into the somber yet historically significant sites of the era. This collectible postcard is a testament to the popular figures and landmarks that captivated the public over a century ago. Printed in Germany, a hub for high-quality postcard production at the time, it showcases the detailed craftsmanship characteristic of early Rotograph productions. Ideal for collectors of Massachusetts memorabilia, cemetery scenes, or those interested in American literary figures, this card preserves a moment in time, connecting the viewer to the legacy of Josh Billings.