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RPPC Hat Creek Old Station Sign Stage Company Military Outpost NM VTG PostcardEastman\'s B-4551
Old Station1856-57Site Of Hat Creek Station California Stage Company
1857-59
Temporary Military Post.
After the withdrawal of U.S Troops, the \"HAT CREEK STATION\" was referred to as \"OLD STATION\".***Excellent Near Mint Condition. This is an UNPOSTED postcard. It is in Excellent Near Mint (NM) condition with Minimal wear for age, which might include: slight yellowing of paper, no spots, no wear on edges and corners, no writing on front or back. If there are any problems with the condition above normal light general wear, it will be noted it in the description. PLEASE VIEW THE SCANNED PHOTOS as they are considered part of the description. The card in the scanned photos is the actual card you will receive.All items are sold as is with no returns, no exceptions. These are vintage or custom pieces that will not be perfect unless noted otherwise. Flaws and age should be expected. Any questions, please ask.Explanation of Terms used for determining condition of postcard:
M - Mint: A perfect card just as it comes from the printing press. No marks, bends, or creases. No writing or postmarks. A clean and fresh card. Seldom seen.
NM - Near Mint : Like Mint but very light aging or very slight discoloration from being in an album for many years. Not as sharp or crisp.
EX - Excellent : Like mint in appearance with no bends or creases, or rounded or blunt corners. May be postally used or unused and with writing and postmark only on the address side. A clean, fresh card on the picture side.
VG - Very Good : Corners may be a bit blunt or rounded. Almost undetectable crease or bend that does not detract from overall appearance of the picture side. May have writing or postally used on address side.
G - Good : Corners may be noticeably blunt or rounded with noticeably slight bends or creases. May be postally used or have writing on the address side.
FR - Fair: Card is intact. Excess soil, stains, creases, writing, or cancellation may affect picture. Could be a scarce card that is difficult to find in any condition.
Source: J. L. Mashburn and Postcard Collecting
