Mt. Lowe Incline Railroad California Private Mailing Card 1904
$13.99
Condition: Pre-owned. With mild edgewear. Typical. This vintage postcard features a vibrant lithograph image of the Mt. Lowe Incline Railroad in California, a historic and iconic mountain railway. The scene captur ... Read More
Condition: Pre-owned. With mild edgewear. Typical.
This vintage postcard features a vibrant lithograph image of the Mt. Lowe Incline Railroad in California, a historic and iconic mountain railway. The scene captures the steep incline with passengers riding up the rugged terrain, surrounded by lush greenery and rocky cliffs. Printed by M. Rieder, Los Angeles, this postcard is numbered 560 and showcases early 20th-century printing techniques with bright, detailed colors typical of lithograph postcards from the White Border era (1915-1930).The reverse side of the postcard reveals a postmark from Los Angeles dated December 21, 1904, along with a one-cent Benjamin Franklin stamp and handwritten address details. This divided back postcard was used exclusively for addressing, reflecting the postal conventions of the time. Collectors will appreciate this piece for its historical significance, connection to California's railroad heritage, and the licensed reprint nature that preserves the charm of early American travel postcards.
This vintage postcard features a vibrant lithograph image of the Mt. Lowe Incline Railroad in California, a historic and iconic mountain railway. The scene captures the steep incline with passengers riding up the rugged terrain, surrounded by lush greenery and rocky cliffs. Printed by M. Rieder, Los Angeles, this postcard is numbered 560 and showcases early 20th-century printing techniques with bright, detailed colors typical of lithograph postcards from the White Border era (1915-1930).The reverse side of the postcard reveals a postmark from Los Angeles dated December 21, 1904, along with a one-cent Benjamin Franklin stamp and handwritten address details. This divided back postcard was used exclusively for addressing, reflecting the postal conventions of the time. Collectors will appreciate this piece for its historical significance, connection to California's railroad heritage, and the licensed reprint nature that preserves the charm of early American travel postcards.
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