{"product_id":"1907-jamestown-exposition-embossed-flyer-train-postcard","title":"1907 Jamestown Exposition Embossed “Flyer” Train Postcard","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an original \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1907 Jamestown Exposition embossed souvenir postcard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e featuring the famous \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Flyer” steam locomotive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, one of the railroad-themed attractions promoted during the Jamestown Ter-Centennial Exposition held in Norfolk, Virginia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe postcard showcases an exceptionally detailed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehigh-relief embossed image\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of a steam locomotive pulling a full passenger consist through the countryside. Beneath the image is the caption:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“307 Jamestown Exposition. Flyer. 1907.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse retains its original handwritten correspondence, a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1-cent Jamestown commemorative postage stamp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and a clear \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeptember 1907 postal cancellation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making this an authentic period-used souvenir from the exposition itself. The Jamestown Exposition commemorated the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e300th anniversary of the founding of Jamestown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the first permanent English settlement in English North America, and was held from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApril 26 through December 1, 1907.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe deeply embossed artwork gives the locomotive remarkable three-dimensional detail and makes this one of the more visually striking railroad postcards issued for the exposition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal 1907 postcard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePosted and postmarked September 1907\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal 1-cent commemorative stamp present\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandwritten period correspondence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrong embossed high-relief design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight age toning consistent with age\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinor edge and corner wear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreserved in a protective sleeve\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall, an attractive collector-grade example with excellent eye appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Significance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Jamestown Exposition attracted visitors from around the world and showcased the latest achievements in transportation, industry, and naval technology. Railroads played a major role in the exposition, and embossed souvenir postcards such as this were sold as keepsakes for attendees. Original posted examples with the commemorative Jamestown stamp are increasingly desirable among collectors of railroad memorabilia, world’s fair ephemera, and early American postcards. \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRailroad and steam locomotive collectors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJamestown Exposition memorabilia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorld’s Fair and exposition collections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntique postcard collectors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEarly American transportation history displays\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43172010852429,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/9229\/8829\/files\/0AA34EAF-28D1-4C6E-B974-04AE0BC27B44.jpg?v=1782581159","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyrebellionantiques.com\/products\/1907-jamestown-exposition-embossed-flyer-train-postcard","provider":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}