1907 Jamestown Exposition "Pride of the Navies" Battleship Postcard Norwalk
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1907 Jamestown Exposition "Pride of the Navies" Battleship Postcard Norwalk. 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. This captivating postcard from the 1907 Jamestown Exposition showcases a vibrant illustration titled "Pride of the Navies." The artwork features a grand parade of international battleships, prominently displaying the flags of the United States, Great Britain, France, Germany, Japan, Italy, Russia, and Austria-Hungary. This scene commemorates the historic gathering of naval vessels from around the world on the waters of Hampton Roads, Virginia, a truly remarkable marine spectacle of its era. The card itself is a color lithograph, characteristic of the printing techniques used by American Colortype Co., N. Y., who copyrighted this design in 1907. The reverse side confirms its historical significance, bearing a 1907 Jamestown Exposition commemorative stamp featuring Captain John Smith, postmarked September 7, 1907, from Norfolk, VA, and Norwalk, CONN. It was published by The Concessionnaire, The Jamestown Amusement & Vending Co., Inc., Norfolk, Va. This postcard serves as a tangible piece of early 20th-century naval history and a collectible souvenir from a significant American exposition, offering a glimpse into the global maritime power and artistic styles of the period. Its detailed imagery and historical context make it a unique find for collectors of military, naval, or exposition memorabilia.
