1911 The Graves Light Lighthouse Boston Harbor Massachusetts Postcard

$ 5.28

Size: Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in) Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Continent: North America City: Boston Signed: No Era: Divided Back (1907-1915) Material: Cardboard Country of Origin: United States Postage Condition: Posted Theme: Cities Towns Subject: Lighthouse Region: Massachusetts Country/Region of Manufacture: United States Country: USA

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1911 The Graves Light Lighthouse Boston Harbor Massachusetts 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 piece of maritime history with this vintage postcard featuring The Graves Light, majestically situated in Boston Harbor, Massachusetts. This early 20th-century collectible captures the iconic lighthouse and its surrounding rocky outcroppings, a vital beacon for ships navigating the New England coast. The detailed illustration showcases the lighthouse structure, an adjacent building, and a walkway, all reflected in the tranquil waters under a serene sky. This scenic view offers a glimpse into the charm and importance of coastal landmarks from over a century ago. Published by Mason Bros. & Co. of Boston, Mass., this postcard is a testament to the era's printing techniques, likely a chromolithograph, with its distinctive color palette and texture. The reverse side reveals a clear Cambridge, Massachusetts postmark dated August 7, 1911, and bears a one-cent US postage stamp, adding to its historical authenticity. Add this captivating piece of Boston history to your collection, ideal for enthusiasts of lighthouses, New England, or early 20th-century Americana.