1911 Howard Avenue Gettysburg PA Civil War Battlefield Postcard Posted
$ 5.28
Description
1911 Howard Avenue Gettysburg PA Civil War Battlefield 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 vintage postcard transports you to Howard Avenue in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, a historically significant site from the American Civil War. The scene captures the serene yet poignant landscape of the Gettysburg National Military Park, featuring a prominent monument, a winding pathway, and distant markers under a clear sky. The early 20th-century printing technique lends a classic aesthetic, highlighting the detailed monuments that honor the soldiers who fought on this hallowed ground. The reverse side provides a vivid connection to the past, postmarked October 9, 1911, from Gettysburg, PA. It bears a one-cent George Washington stamp and a personal message from "Brother James" to "Mrs William Foster" in Jersey City, New Jersey. A printed historical note details the pivotal role Howard Avenue played during the first day of the Battle of Gettysburg, where the Eleventh Corps of the Union army faced intense combat. This piece is a valuable collectible for enthusiasts of Civil War history, Pennsylvaniaiana, and antique postcards, offering a glimpse into both the historical landscape and early 20th-century communication.
