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Discover a captivating piece of history with this original Real Photo Postcard (RPPC) from Highland, Illinois, captured in 1945. The postcard features a stunning night view of the town's prominent fountain, dramatically illuminated against the darkness. This photographic postcard, published by Voegele's Studio, Highland, Ill., showcases the impressive water display, a focal point described in the handwritten message as being "in the center of the square in front of the store." The intricate details and striking contrast of light and shadow make this a unique visual record of mid-20th century Americana.This collectible postcard offers a tangible connection to the past, bearing a clear April 9, 1945 postmark from Highland, Illinois, and an uncanceled 1-cent US Postage stamp featuring the "FOR DEFENSE USE STAMPS" slogan, characteristic of the World War II era. The reverse side includes a personal message and is addressed to "Jeff Frazee Gamble Store Stanley, Wisconsin." Produced by Eagle Post Card View Co., Inc. New York, this real photo postcard captures a specific moment in time and locale, making it a desirable item for collectors of Illinois memorabilia, fountain postcards, or wartime postal history.Postcards Under $20:If you choose "FREE" shipping, the postcard will be sleeved and sent in a thin cardboard mailer using Standard Envelope (ESE) tracking. Note that ESE tracking only tracks movement between processing centers and does not provide mailbox-to-mailbox tracking. A "Delivered" or "Out For Delivery" scan indicates that the postcard has reached the final sorting center prior to your local post office; it may take a few extra days, to a week (& add up to an additional week during Christmas), to reach your mailbox. Expect potential delays of up to 3 weeks within the U.S.Free ESE Shipping Limitations: The cardboard mailer cannot be marked "Do Not Bend" nor "Hand Cancel" and the postcard cannot be sandwiched between two pieces of cardboard, as these options disqualify it from ESE shipping.Upgraded Shipping - Ground Advantage or Priority:YOU may choose to pay for Ground Advantage or Priority shipping, during checkout, for added protection, which includes a sturdy, thick cardboard mailer and mailbox to mailbox USPS tracking. If you wish to upgrade from ESE to Ground Advantage or Priority shipping after your purchase, please contact me immediately, and I'll provide a link to an listing for you to purchase the additional shipping cost.Postcards Over $20:All postcards valued over $20 (before or after accepted offers) will only be shipped via Ground Advantage at the buyer's cost.Monday-Friday, Handling excluding all federal holidays. Per policy I do not have to ship on the weekends. Once your item is at the post office, we are all at their mercy. Please be patient. In all years of selling on back to the 90s, I have never not mailed an item. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further assistance!
If you choose "FREE" shipping, the cardwill be sleeved and sent in a thin cardboard mailer using StandardEnvelope (ESE)tracking. Note that ESE tracking only tracks movementbetween processing centers and does not provide mailbox-to-mailbox tracking. A"Delivered" or "Out For Delivery" scanindicates that the card has reached the final sorting center prior to yourlocal post office; it may take a few extra days, to a week (& add up to anadditional week during Xmas), to reach your mailbox. Expect potential delays ofup to 3 weeks within the U.S.
Free ESE Shipping Limitations:The cardboardmailer cannot be marked "Do Not Bend" nor "Hand Cancel" andthe card cannot be sandwiched between two pieces of cardboard, as these optionsdisqualify it from ESE shipping.
? Upgraded Shipping - Ground Advantage or Priority:
YOU may choose to pay forGround AdvantageorPriorityshipping,during checkout, for added protection, which includes a sturdy, thick mailerand mailbox to mailbox USPS tracking. If you wish to upgrade from ESE to GroundAdvantage or Priority shipping after your purchase, please contact meimmediately, and I'll provide a link to an listing for you to purchase theadditional shipping cost.
