Description: A RARE 1908 John Brown's Fort Harper's Ferry West Virginia WV Historic Civil War Postcard probably written by a Civil War Veteran or soldier from the era, 'Site of "John Brown's Fort," historic War Tablets, and beyond to the hill-top House.' The Harpers Ferry manufacturer's logo and image of a Civil War soldier on the back. Excellent condition, very light wear. 2 cent Washington head stamp. 5 1/2" by 3 3/8". Scenic Souvenir of Picturesque, Historic Harpers Ferry Published by W.L. Erwin Harpers Ferry, W. VA Copyright 1908. Postmarked from Harpers Ferry July 10 11AM 1908 West Virginia to Miss Elsbeth B. Winston care of Brown Shiply & Co. 123 Pall Mall Loudon Hotel Bellevue Bad Nowhere. Message reads "July 9th your letter reached me at Front Royal. We're having a perfect trip and are encamping here tonight. Will write from Gettysburg. Hope you receive in time to enjoy yours? (difficult to make out the end there.)" Likely written by a Vet attending encampments at various battlefields in the summer of 1908. Front message reads 'Car? on the Gersey Coast, Best Wishes A.C." Thank you for viewing!
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Unit of Sale: Single Unit
City/Region: Harpers Ferry
Size: Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in)
Material: Paper
Year Manufactured: 1908
City: Harpers Ferry
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Brand/Publisher: W.L. Erwin Harpers Ferry, W. VA
Subject: American Civil War
Continent: North America
Type: Real Photo (RPPC)
Era: Divided Back (c. 1907-1915)
Theme: Architecture
Region: West Virginia
Country: USA
Features: Divided Back
Time Period Manufactured: 1908
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Postage Condition: Posted
