✨California Redlands 1905 Postcard✨
🔔 DESCRIPTION
This authentic, antique lithograph postcard captures a breathtaking view of Redlands from Smiley Heights, California, featuring a horse-drawn carriage in the foreground overlooking the historic valley. This particular card features an undivided back and was manufactured in Germany for publisher M. Rieder of Los Angeles. It includes a handwritten New Year’s greeting on the front and a clear, dated postmark on the reverse.
📌 ITEM DETAILS:
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Era: Undivided Back Era (1901–1907)
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Theme: Topographical, California History, Transportation (Horse & Carriage), Scenic Overlooks
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Publisher: M. Rieder, Los Angeles, Cal. (No. 3002) (Note: Your prompt mentioned Dutton & Co., but the physical printing on the lower-left front explicitly credits M. Rieder as the publisher
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Postmark: December 27, 1905 (7 AM) from Redlands, California
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Stamp: Original 1-Cent Green Benjamin Franklin Stamp (Series 1902)
- Dimension: Standard Postcard Size — approximately 5.5 inches x 3.5 inches
🔍 CONDITION REPORT:
This vintage piece is in good condition for a postally-used antique exceeding 120 years of age. The corners show light, expected wear, and the edges display minor aging/toning. The postmark is crisp and highly legible, and the stamp remains firmly attached. There are no major structural tears, heavy creases, or modern stains present
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