Andover, Maine Main Street 1909 Postcard - Hugh C. Leighton Co.
$ 5.02
Description
Andover, Maine Main Street 1909 Postcard - Hugh C. Leighton Co.. The presence of a one-cent Benjamin Franklin stamp further authenticates its era. 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. Step back in time with this charming vintage postcard depicting Main Street in Andover, Maine, captured in the early 20th century. The scene showcases a prominent multi-story building, possibly a local inn or residence, framed by lush trees lining the unpaved road. The detailed colorized lithograph technique brings to life the tranquil atmosphere of this historic New England town, offering a glimpse into daily life over a century ago. This card was manufactured by The Hugh C. Leighton Co. of Portland, Maine, and printed in Frankfort, Germany, known for their quality early 1900s postcards. This collectible piece, postmarked September 14, 1909, carries a message from "Alta" to "Miss Gladys M. Smith" in Berlin, New Hampshire, sharing a delightful anecdote about visiting the fair. The presence of a one-cent Benjamin Franklin stamp further authenticates its era. It's a wonderful addition for collectors of Maine memorabilia, historical town views, or those with an appreciation for early 20th-century American postal history and the art of classic postcard production.
