1914 Londonderry NH Postcard "A Joyful New Year" Winter Church Bells Poem

$ 5.02

Continent: North America Country of Origin: United States Country: USA City: Londonderry Subject: New Year Theme: Holiday Region: New Hampshire Postage Condition: Posted Era: Divided Back (1907-1915)

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1914 Londonderry NH Postcard "A Joyful New Year" Winter Church Bells Poem. 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 charming vintage postcard from 1914 conveys warm New Year greetings with its festive design. The front features a beautiful wintry vignette depicting a snow-covered church and house nestled among bare trees, evoking a sense of peaceful holiday tranquility. Adorning the corners are delicate red ribbons interwoven with golden bells and sprigs of holly or mistletoe, framing the joyful message and an uplifting poem wishing abundant blessings. The postcard's design is typical of the early 20th century, likely produced using chromolithography, showcasing vibrant colors and fine detailing. The reverse side reveals a clear Londonderry, New Hampshire postmark dated December 28, 1914, alongside a one-cent George Washington U.S. postage stamp. It bears a handwritten message and is addressed to a Mrs. Susie Cheney, also in Londonderry, NH, offering a tangible connection to the past and the personal exchange of holiday sentiments from over a century ago.