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Up for sale is an antique postcard featuring a stunning sepia-toned landscape view captioned \"VIEW FROM SCENIC POINT, CLOUDCROFT, N.M.\" The card shows the mountainous terrain and railroad topography of the Cloudcroft area. Published by The Albertype Co., Brooklyn, N.Y.
Historical Details:
- Postmark: Cloudcroft, N. Mex. (Sept 20, 1916)
- Stamp: 1-cent George Washington green stamp
- Addressee: Jas. E. Poore Jr., 1527 Devine St., Columbia, S.C.
Message Highlights:
- Dated \"Sunday 9/3/16\", the sender writes, \"Am taking a day off here - 9000 ft. elevation & cool. Most beautiful scenery & Ry. near inspurable, curves, horse-shoes, switchbacks etc.\"
Condition:
- Used/Posted. The card shows moderate edge and corner wear typical of a piece from 1916, including some softening at the corners and minor toning consistent with age.
Please carefully review the high-resolution front and back scans provided in the photos to determine the exact condition for yourself before purchasing.