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Finback Whale Slip Aquaforte Newfoundland Whaling Station 1905 Garland Series Scarce Postcard D99
• Black‑and‑white postcard of finback whale on slipway at Aquaforte, Newfoundland• Whale positioned for dissecting; workers standing with tools beside carcass• Wooden tripod hoist and industrial whaling structures visible• Background hillside with houses; early 20th‑century whaling station setting• Printed caption: “Finback Whale on ‘The Slip’ at Aquaforte, N.F., ready for dissecting.”• Series credit: “The Garland Series No. 28.”• Handwritten note: “An old friend come to see you are you still alive hard working from Wm. [illegible]”• Reverse side: “Private Post Card”• St. John\'s circular postmark: 15 Jul 08• Stamp removed; worn upper‑right corner• Addressed to: Rev. W. Holleyworth, Wesleyan College, Montreal, P.Q.• Card mailed; message and address fully present
This card has creasing at the top right and bottom left regions. Please zoom into and look closely at the front and back photos to view condition and feel free to send me a message if you have any questions.
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