Elegant witnesses to early transatlantic correspondence, these official United States postcards ("Postal Cards") date from the late 19th century . Franked with a 1-cent stamp and an integrated printed postmark, they bear period postmarks, including a superb "CHICAGO ILL. APR 11" legible on one of the cards. The Victorian typographic aesthetic, handwritten inks, and maritime postmarks lend them both graphic and historical value. Ideal for philatelists, collectors of early correspondence, or enthusiasts of 19th-century graphic design .
✦ Origin: United States ✦ Estimated period: 1880s–1890s ✦ Dimensions: Approximately 13 × 7.5 cm ✦ Material: Printed laid card stock ✦ Condition: Good condition, patina from use, original handwritten inscriptions
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An iconic object of 19th-century transatlantic correspondence – ideal for a cabinet of curiosities, epistolary collection, or vintage decor.
