1906 ONE IN A THOUSAND Humorous Postcard Peckville Scranton PA Posted
$ 5.02
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1906 ONE IN A THOUSAND Humorous Postcard Peckville Scranton PA Posted. 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 early 20th-century ephemera with this original postcard, postmarked February 1906. The front features a delightful black and white illustration titled "ONE IN A THOUSAND," depicting a fashionable woman in period attire, elegantly stepping over scattered $1000 bills. This whimsical imagery captures the spirit of the era, offering a glimpse into its humor and artistic style. The card also bears a handwritten message from "Glek" originating from Peckville, Pennsylvania, adding a personal touch to its historical narrative. The reverse side reveals a clear "POST CARD" divided back, characteristic of postcards from this period. It is franked with a one-cent George Washington stamp and carries multiple legible postmarks, including "PECKVILLE PA." dated February 9, 1906, and "SCRANTON PA." and "MAPLE GLEN PA." both dated February 10, 1906. The postcard was addressed to "Miss Jessie Cook" in Kinzua, Pennsylvania, providing a tangible connection to its journey across the state. This collectible item is perfect for enthusiasts of vintage Americana, early 1900s humor, and Pennsylvania postal history.
