NYC Little Church Around the Corner Hugh C Leighton Postcard 1900s Posted For Sale
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NYC Little Church Around the Corner Hugh C Leighton Postcard 1900s Posted: $4.50
International orders will be shipped with an international stamp. I ship 4 postcards to an envelope and will issue a refund for shipping overage.Discover a charming piece of New York City history with this vintage postcard featuring \"The Little Church around the Corner.\" This iconic view captures the architectural beauty of the Church of the Transfiguration, nestled amongst surrounding buildings, with a distinctive wrought iron fence and bare trees hinting at the season. The hand-colored or colorized lithographic style adds a vibrant, artistic touch, showcasing the intricate details of the Gothic Revival architecture and the bustling urban landscape of early 20th-century Manhattan.Published by The Hugh C. Leighton Co., a prominent name in postcard manufacturing, this collectible item offers a glimpse into a bygone era. The postcard features a divided back design, common for its period, and bears a historical postmark from Jersey City, N.J., dated September 19, along with a 1-cent Benjamin Franklin stamp. It was sent to Tamworth, N.H., and includes a handwritten message, making it a unique piece of ephemera for collectors of vintage New York, architectural history, or early American postcards.
