Vintage Nelson Mansion Yorktown Early 1900s Private Mailing Postcard For Sale

This vintage postcard features a colored illustration of the historic Nelson Mansion in Yorktown, showcasing two views of the classic brick architecture surrounded by lush greenery. The postcard is an early 20th century Private Mailing Card, authorized by the Act of Congress on May 19, 1898, reflecting an important era in American postal history when private companies were allowed to produce postcards.

The card measures the standard size of approximately 5.5 x 3.5 inches and presents a dual-image layout with detailed color tinting typical of postcards produced during this period. The back of the card is reserved exclusively for the address, with a designated space for a one-cent domestic or two-cent foreign postage stamp, underscoring its use in the early 1900s. This postcard is a collectible piece for enthusiasts of historic American architecture, Yorktown history, or early postal memorabilia.