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for sale is a beautiful, authentic piece of postal history from the Golden Age of postcards. This 1906 color-tinted topographical postcard features a scenic river view of the Karlbergs Canal (Karlbergskanalen) in Sweden.
FRONT DETAILS:
- Subject: Karlbergs Canal, Sweden. Depicts a scenic overview of the canal, a footbridge, shoreline buildings, and trees.
- Inscriptions: Printed lower text reads "Karlbergs Canal. Sweden." alongside a contemporary handwritten signature in fountain pen ink: "From Grace. E."
BACK / POSTAL HISTORY DETAILS:
- Publisher: Printed along the vertical edge by the famous Scandinavian firm "Axel Eliassons Konstförlag, Stockholm" (Serial No. 3506).
- Postage: Features an intact, original US 1-Cent green Benjamin Franklin postage stamp from the Series of 1902.
- Postmarks: Shows two exceptionally crisp, highly legible back-stamps:
1. Bristol, Conn. processing mark dated Nov 14, 6 PM, 1906.
2. Bristol, Conn. REC'D (Received) arrival mark dated Nov 15, 8:30 PM, 1906.
- Recipient: Elegantly hand-addressed in cursive to Miss Jennie Hinman at 449 West St., Bristol, Conn.
CONDITION DESCRIPTION:
Good vintage condition consistent with a used card over 115 years old. Shows typical light corner softening, minor edge wear, and natural age-toning on the reverse paper. There are no major creases, tears, or structural flaws. Stamp and postmarks remain exceptionally clear and well-preserved. Please review the high-resolution listing photos carefully to inspect fine cosmetic det
