St. Bernard Dog Postcard Jamestown NY 1909 Posted T.H.E.L. Series 1014 For Sale

• Type: Antique Postcard
• Subject: St. Bernard Dog
• Publisher: T.H.E.L.
• Series: 1014
• Era: Divided Back
• Postmarked: June 19, 1909
• Origin: Jamestown, New York
• Stamp: U.S. 1¢ Benjamin Franklin
• Condition: Posted
• Exact postcard shown in the photos

Highlights

• Beautiful full-color illustration of a St. Bernard standing in a scenic mountain landscape.
• Genuine 1909 mailed postcard from Jamestown, New York.
• Features a U.S. 1¢ Benjamin Franklin stamp with a clear machine cancel.
• Attractive example from the Golden Age of postcards.
• Wonderful addition to St. Bernard, dog, animal, or antique postcard collections.

Condition

• Posted postcard with expected age-related wear.
• Light corner and edge wear with minor surface wear from handling.
• Writing and postal markings on the reverse.
• Please review all photos carefully for the exact condition.
• The postcard shown is the exact item you will receive.

History
During the Golden Age of postcards (approximately 1907–1915), beautifully illustrated animal postcards were among the most popular subjects collected and mailed. The St. Bernard, renowned for its gentle temperament and legendary Alpine rescue work, was a favorite breed for artists and publishers. This postcard was mailed from Jamestown, New York, on June 19, 1909, preserving an authentic piece of early 20th-century postal history. Its detailed artwork and clear postal markings make it appealing to both dog enthusiasts and postcard collectors.