1908 Bangor Maine Steamboat Penobscot River Antique Postcard Posted
$ 5.02
Description
1908 Bangor Maine Steamboat Penobscot River Antique Postcard 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. This captivating antique postcard, postmarked February 17, 1908, offers a glimpse into early 20th-century life in Maine. The front features a prominent steamboat navigating the waters, identified as being from "Bangor, Maine Penobscot," likely depicting the Penobscot River or Bay. The image is framed by an charming border adorned with pinecones and needles, adding a touch of rustic elegance to the scene. The postcard is a real historical artifact, featuring a one-cent George Washington stamp and a clear Rockland, Maine postmark. The reverse also bears a handwritten address to "Miss Mae Melvin" in Rockland, Maine, along with a partial sender's name, possibly from the "Harcourt Comedy Co." This piece captures a specific moment in time, highlighting a popular mode of transportation and the scenic beauty of Maine's waterways during the early 1900s. It represents a significant historical and geographical interest for collectors of Maine memorabilia, maritime history, or early 20th-century postcards.
