✨Wellsville NY Erie Depot Postcard ✨
🔔 DESCRIPTION
Travel back in time with this original early 20th-century postcard featuring the Erie Railroad Depot in Wellsville, New York (Allegany County). The front displays a charming color lithograph illustration of the Roman-style depot, complete with vintage horse-drawn carriages, station crew, and passenger train cars.
The back features an authentic, handwritten piece of local history addressed to Whitesville, NY, complete with a classic green 1¢ US postage stamp. Perfect for railroad enthusiasts, local history collectors, or vintage ephemera lovers!
📌 ITEM DETAILS:
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Era: Divided Back Era (circa 1907–1915). The physical station pictured was formally constructed around 1911.
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Publisher: Dutton & Co. (as identified by the circular back logo stating "E. P. Dutton & Co. Inc. / Trade Mark" ringing the central crest).
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Postmark: Unpostmarked/No Cancellation Mark.
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Stamp: 1-Cent George Washington Green Stamp (US Postage, Profile series).
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Dimension: Standard Vintage Size (approximately 3.5" x 5.5" inches / 9 x 14 cm).
🔍 CONDITION REPORT:
VG (Very Good) antique condition, posted, used. This is a used, postally-sent vintage item. It shows beautiful, authentic aging including light corner wear and a handwritten fountain pen message on the back, adding to its historical charm. Please review the listing photos carefully to inspect the exact condition.
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