1905 Salmon River Port Maitland NS Canada Real Photo Postcard Atkinson Bros For Sale

Discover a piece of early 20th-century Canadian heritage with this exquisite postcard, copyrighted by Atkinson Bros. in 1905. The front features a captivating real photo image of the tranquil Salmon River in Port Maitland, Nova Scotia, where two canoes glide peacefully on the calm waters amidst lush, tree-lined banks. This central photographic scene is elegantly framed by ornate decorative borders and enhanced with vibrant hand-tinted autumn leaves and berries on the right, alongside historically significant Canadian flags in the upper left, adding a patriotic touch.This collectible postcard offers a tangible connection to Canadian history and scenic landscapes. The reverse side reveals genuine postmarks from Port Maitland, Nova Scotia, dated August 16, 1905, and a corresponding postmark from Danvers, Massachusetts, from August 17, 1905. It also bears a classic one-cent Canada postage stamp featuring King Edward VII, and handwritten correspondence addressed to Miss Ora A. Lovejoy in Danvers, Massachusetts. This postcard is a wonderful addition for enthusiasts of vintage Canadian topography, historical correspondence, or early 1900s photographic art.