Grant's Tomb Riverside Drive NYC Postcard c1901-1907 Undivided Back
$ 5.02
Description
Grant's Tomb Riverside Drive NYC Postcard c1901-1907 Undivided Back. The card's design includes an elegant eagle and shield emblem, characteristic of the period. 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 New York City history with this captivating undivided back postcard featuring the iconic General Grant National Memorial, widely known as Grant's Tomb, situated along Riverside Drive. The stately mausoleum, a tribute to President Ulysses S. Grant, is depicted in a classic black and white tone, showcasing its grand architecture and serene surroundings. Subtle details like early 20th-century pedestrians and a distant horse-drawn carriage or early automobile offer a charming glimpse into the era of its creation, making it a wonderful collectible for enthusiasts of historical landmarks and vintage ephemera. This postcard, published by the Illustrated Postal Card Co., New York, belongs to the esteemed "Private Mailing Card" era, authorized by the Act of Congress of May 19, 1898. Its undivided back design, with a designated area solely for the address, places its production firmly between 1901 and 1907. The card's design includes an elegant eagle and shield emblem, characteristic of the period. This collectible item is perfect for anyone interested in New York history, presidential memorials, or the early days of postcard collecting.
