1913 Fort Sumter Charleston SC Raphael Tuck Postcard Printed Germany
$ 6.6
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1913 Fort Sumter Charleston SC Raphael Tuck Postcard Printed Germany. The vivid illustration captures the iconic fortress rising from the water, a site steeped in pivotal historical significance. The artistic rendering showcases the fort's robust structure and the surrounding seascape under a dynamic sky, characteristic of the era's printing techniques. 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 early 20th-century American history with this compelling postcard featuring Fort Sumter in Charleston, South Carolina. The vivid illustration captures the iconic fortress rising from the water, a site steeped in pivotal historical significance. The artistic rendering showcases the fort's robust structure and the surrounding seascape under a dynamic sky, characteristic of the era's printing techniques. This collectible card was produced by the renowned Raphael Tuck & Sons, part of their "Charleston S.C." Post Card Series Nº 1046, proudly bearing the mark of "Printed in Germany," a testament to the quality and artistry of the time. The postcard's reverse reveals a clear postmark from January 20, 1913, Charleston, S.C., along with a 1-cent U.S. Postage stamp. A handwritten message, "this is the place all the trouble started," adds a poignant, personal touch, alluding to the fort's role in the American Civil War, making this a fascinating historical artifact for collectors of South Carolina memorabilia, military history, and vintage postcards.
