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The Old Manse Concord MA Postcard Emerson Hawthorne Home Pre-Revolutionary War. 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 captivating vintage postcard features a historical view of "The Old Manse" in Concord, Massachusetts. The image showcases the iconic two-story colonial-style house, built by Ralph Waldo Emerson's grandfather just before the American Revolutionary War. A winding dirt path leads to the front entrance, framed by mature trees, highlighting the serene and historic setting of this literary landmark. "The Old Manse" holds profound significance as the home where Ralph Waldo Emerson penned his seminal work "Nature" and Nathaniel Hawthorne found inspiration for "Mosses from an Old Manse." This postcard offers a glimpse into a bygone era, capturing the essence of a place deeply intertwined with American literary and historical heritage. Produced by Mrs. G. N. Tanner of Concord, Mass., this piece is a wonderful collectible for enthusiasts of historical architecture, New England history, and literary Americana.