Longfellow Mansion Portland ME Postcard H.W. Longfellow Poet 1907 Posted
$ 5.28
Description
Longfellow Mansion Portland ME Postcard H.W. Longfellow Poet 1907 Posted. An oval inset portrait of Longfellow himself graces the upper left, identifying the literary giant associated with this significant landmark. 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 Americana with this captivating postcard featuring the historic Longfellow Mansion in Portland, Maine. The card beautifully showcases the stately brick residence, home to renowned American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, complete with its characteristic green shutters and mature trees. An oval inset portrait of Longfellow himself graces the upper left, identifying the literary giant associated with this significant landmark. This early 1900s postcard, likely from 1907, captures the mansion's architectural grandeur through a vibrant hand-tinted style, common for the era. The reverse side reveals its journey through time, bearing a Portland, Maine postmark from September 12, 1907, and a one-cent Benjamin Franklin stamp. It was manufactured by The Hugh C. Leighton Co., a prominent publisher of postcards, and printed in Germany, highlighting the international production quality of the period. This collectible item offers a glimpse into both the architectural heritage of Maine and the enduring legacy of one of America's most beloved poets.
