PC-002-819B

Postcard back, boating on the canals, 1912

 

09/02/1912

 

 

This divided back carries a double but legible postmark from Los Angeles and New Mexico, with a second stamp from New Mexico. There are also a special promotional cancellation, an intact postage stamp, and a legible message and address handwritten in cursive using black ink, as well as publishing information.

Mrs. W. A. Baker; Postage stamps; Postmarks; Logos; Benham Company; Special cancellations; Promotional cancellations

 

 

 

 

MS-0008

English

Benham Company, Los Angeles, California

Postcard

3.5 inches X 5.5 inches

Yes

PC-002-819A

We left ourselves only a week here in L.A. but are putting in time to advantage. Have found some Mo.[Missouri] friends and have a picnic this afternoon. We liked Tent City at Coronada[Coronado] better than any place. Did I tell you I learned to swim? (no fancy stunts d[?]) We get home Friday.
Freddie Morse

Mrs W.A. Baker
Roswell
N.M.
Mo.[Missouri] Ave.

[postmark] Los Angeles Sep 2 6:30 AM 1912 [and behind it] Roswell N Mex 9:30 AM 1912
[3rd postmark] Roswell, N. Mex. Gen. Del. Sep 5 1912
[postage stamp is one-cent green Washington Scott design A140]
[special promotional cancellation] World's Panama-Pacific Exposition in San Francisco 1915

 

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