Vintage Postmarked American New Jersey Seaside Parade Postcard No Stamp
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A fantastic early Atlantic City postcard capturing the famous Floral Parade along the boardwalk — and from 1905, the first year postcards were widely mailed in the U.S. This is an undivided-back card, printed in Germany, making it a desirable example of early American seaside tourism imagery.
Front:
Colour-tinted lithograph of a massive crowd packed along the Atlantic City boardwalk
Lively turn-of-the-century outfits: parasols, hats, long coats, early Edwardian fashion
Shopfront signage visible, including S. Emany & Co.
Beach and shallow tide on the right side with a small rowboat in view
Caption along the right edge: “Floral Parade, Atlantic City, N.J.”
Back:
Classic undivided back
Postmarked Atlantic City, Apr 12, 1905
Printed in Germany
Publisher imprint along left edge: “H.C. Leighton Co., Portland, ME. Manufacturers. Printed in Germany.”
Rate box instructs: “One Cent for United States and Island Possessions, Cuba, Canada, and Mexico. Two Cents for Foreign.”
No visible stamp (likely removed at some point).
Condition:
Heavy wear on back — paper loss from removed stamp area and some smudging/toning
Light corner rounding
Front image has mild wear but colours remain intact
No creasing visible
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