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1905 New York City Post Office Building Street Scene Postcard, Posted France:
$4.99
This captivating vintage postcard features a prominent view of the historic New York City Post Office Building, an architectural marvel that once anchored the bustling streetscape. The image captures a vibrant street scene from the early 20th century, teeming with horse-drawn carriages, early automobiles, and pedestrians, offering a fascinating glimpse into daily life in New York City during a bygone era. The detailed black and white illustration highlights the grandeur of the Post Office's dome and intricate facade, published by the Illustrated Post Card Co., a notable publisher of the period.This particular collectible was posted in February 1905 from West Hoboken, New Jersey, and remarkably traveled across the Atlantic to Nogent-le-Rotrou, Eure-et-Loir, France, where it received a French postmark in July 1905. The reverse side features a clear 2-cent George Washington stamp, adding to its historical and postal significance. This postcard is a wonderful piece for collectors interested in New York City history, early 20th-century street scenes, postal history, and vintage Americana, showcasing a unique transatlantic journey.
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