Lot of 2 RPPC Men Posing at United States Canada International Border Marker For Sale

Overview:

This rare pair of real photographs documents a group of men visiting an official international boundary monument along the 49th parallel between the United States and Canada. Historically, these cast-iron markers were vital for defining the border in the vast, open plains of the American West, and reaching such a monument was a significant milestone for local settlers and travelers. The images provide an authentic record of early 20th-century pioneer life, showcasing the rugged utilitarian fashion of the region, including heavy wool Mackinaw coats and traditional western headwear.

Front of Card:

The first real photograph is a closer vertical portrait of two of the men from the first group. They are leaning against the same iron post, which is clearly embossed with the words \"UNITED STATES\" vertically down its side. Both images capture the stark, expansive prairie landscape typical of the Montana-Canada borderlands.

The second real photograph features a group of five men gathered around a tapered iron border marker. On the far left, a young man holds a rifle and smokes a cigar, while another man next to him also smokes. A tall man in a long, fur-lined coat stands at the center, with one man sitting at the base of the post and another crouching on the right.

Reverse of Card:

Handwritten correspondence:

No handwriting present.

Postal History: Unposted. No postmarks or addressed destinations.

Stamp: No stamp.

Layout: Divided Back

Printed Text: POST CARD / CORRESPONDENCE HERE / NAME AND ADDRESS HERE / AZO (four triangles pointing up)