Washington DC Library of Congress Grand Staircase Bronze Torch DB Postcard 1913 For Sale

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Washington DC Library of Congress Grand Staircase Bronze Torch DB Postcard 1913:
$5.99

Washington DC Library of Congress Grand Staircase Bronze Torch DB Postcard 1913
Subject & Archival Details:Interior vertical view showing the Grand Staircase in the Thomas Jefferson Building of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Features the elaborate marble balustrade and the iconic bronze torch lamp bearer sculpture created by sculptor Philip Martiny. Fine early divided back production (Serial #3032).
Postal History:Posted with a clear dial hand cancellation from Richland Center, PA, dated July 8, 1913. Franked with a 1-cent green George Washington stamp from the Washington-Franklin series.
Condition Description:Very Good (VG) condition. Light corner creasing at the bottom left corner, visible on the front face. Minor edge rubbing and slight corner wear consistent with age. Reverse remains clean with strong postmark impression.
Correspondence / Message:Handwritten message in ink: \"I hope you are having a pleasant Summer. Margaret Hartman.\" Addressed to Miss Myrtle Herzog in Lancaster, Pa.
Shipping:Ships securely in an archival sleeve inside a 6.5\" x 4.5\" easy-to-open rigid mailer via Standard Envelope.