Description: ca. 1870's - 19th Century Rifle Range Tournament - Authentic Antique Card John Wanamaker, 818 & 820 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, PA. "We Always AIM to HIT / the Lowest Prices." - Best Clothing.... etc. SCARCE: Early Sporting Contest Image on card dating circa early 1870's. Target, Scope, Spotter, etc. NOTE: More 19th Century HUNTING / FISHING / Outdoor Recreation, etc. will be listed this Fall!These are authentic 1800's advertising cards depicting period perceptions of Field & Stream activities. For 19th Century Sport, Sporting, Recreation Cards Click: (( MORE SPORTS CARDS )) Approx. 4.85 x 3.125 inches - Condition... wear & tear, shows early age with typical flaws. Please study the scans. NOTE: Card almost certainly pre-dates the 1876 Philadelphia Centennial... and the opening of "The Grand Depot." "In 1869, Wanamaker opened his 2nd store at 818 Chestnut Street and capitalizing on his own name and growing reputation, renamed the company John Wanamaker & Co. In 1875, he purchased an abandoned railroad depot and converted it into a large store, called John Wanamaker & Co. "The Grand Depot". -- Wikipedia 140+ Years Old - Antique 19th Century Card: Farm and Household -related Business Advertising Card + Over 1,000+ more fabulous antique & vintage cards are currently listed at the Dave Cheadle Card Store. To See More of the BEST 19th Century Cards Click Here: (( MORE GREAT CARDS )) + Over 1,000+ more fabulous antique & vintage cards are currently listed at the Dave Cheadle Card Store. FREE DOMESTIC SHIPPING ======================================== ===================================================================================== * MORE GREAT pre-1900 - Hunting, Gun / Clothing / Household, etc. = use "Search store" Visit store: Click this Hot Link: Dave Cheadle Card Store ====================================================================================== ====================================================================================== Condition: - Displays with evidence of aging, flaws and wear, as seen in HUGE scans far above. Please ... SEE the above HUGE SCANS to note any and all FLAWS! Size: -- see ruler in the scans. All of the Dave Cheadle Card Store cards are Authentic Antiques = 100% Guaranteed Original After 50 years of collecting, I'm thinning my archives of thousands and thousands of pre-1900 cards. My inventory includes items ranging from common and affordable to one-of-a-kind rarities that I have used to illustrate my over 150 articles that I have published, along with numerous books I've published, including My ... now out-of-print 1996 classic book that helped establish the name for the ebay category and helped define the hobby of Victorian Trade Card collecting: VICTORIAN TRADE CARDS HISTORICAL REFERENCE & VALUE GUIDE, by Dave Cheadle. Be sure to subscribe to my STORE NEWSLETTER and to add me to your favorites list! As a life-long collector and social historian, and as the founding editor of the Trade Card Collectors Association's journal, "The Trade Card Quarterly," I can certify that all items offered are authentic and fully guaranteed-- full refunds without question if not as represented. FREE Shipping with TRACKING and professional packaging within United States: - YES! NOTE: International and World-Wide Global Shipping is now handled with charges determined via the ebay International Shipping Program. More GREAT ADVERTISING TRADE CARDS, ephemera, vintage Colorado History Postcards Historical Paper Americana, 19th Century and antique cards etc. always available right now for ~ Immediate Purchase ~ in my store as -- BUY IT NOW = Newly Listed Cards ... can be viewed in My Store, Starting with the Most Recently Listed: Click this Hot Link: Dave Cheadle Card Store =======================================================================
Price: 38 USD
Location: Loveland, Colorado
End Time: 2024-02-07T16:22:12.000Z
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Brand: John Wanamaker, 818 & 820 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, PA
Type of Advertising: Victorian Advertising Trade Card
Antique Card Display Condition: Evidence of aging flaws and wear as shown in scans
Date of Creation: circa 1800's / Authentic 19th Century Card
Size of Card: Approx. 4.85 x 3.125 inches / Shown by Ruler
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Modified Item: No