Old South Church Boston MA 1905 Postcard Souvenir Post Card Co. Posted
$ 5.02
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Old South Church Boston MA 1905 Postcard Souvenir Post Card Co. Posted. 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 historic postcard captures a picturesque view of the iconic Old South Church in Boston, Massachusetts, a significant landmark in American history. The image, rendered in a classic black and white style, presents the church from an elevated perspective, showcasing its distinctive steeple and the bustling streetscape of early 20th-century Boston. Surrounding buildings and hints of daily life contribute to the historical ambiance, offering a glimpse into the city's past. Published by the Souvenir Post Card Co. of New York, this piece is a testament to the era's popularization of postcard collecting. The reverse side bears a clear Boston postmark from October 9, 1905, along with a one-cent Benjamin Franklin stamp, indicating its journey from Boston to Ithaca, New York. The postcard features a divided back, a characteristic that became standard shortly after this period, making this an interesting example from the transitional years of postcard design.
