1908 Ottumwa Iowa River Scene Postcard A.C. Bosselman Steamboat Posted
$ 5.28
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1908 Ottumwa Iowa River Scene Postcard A.C. Bosselman Steamboat Posted. Thank you for visiting! This item is in stock and usually ships within 1 business day of your purchase. It will be shipped via ebay Standard Envelope which provides tracking information when it passes through the sorting machines for First Class mail. USPS workers have no way of scanning the barcode on the label. When it marks it as "out for delivery or delivered" it means it has arrived at your local sorting center, not your home address. Depending on your local postal route, it may take several days yet to arrive at your home. Also, consider possible weather delays in the actual time the service takes. Feel free to write if you have any questions. This captivating vintage postcard, postmarked September 17, 1908, transports you to a scenic river view in Ottumwa, Iowa. The detailed colorized lithograph depicts a tranquil waterway, likely the Des Moines River, with a distinctive rocky barrier or levee extending into the water. In the distance, a charming steamboat navigates the river, adding a touch of early 20th-century life to the landscape. The far bank reveals a bustling cityscape, hinting at the development and character of Ottumwa during the Edwardian era. Published by A. C. Bosselman & Co. of New York and printed in Germany, this postcard showcases the fine printing techniques of its time. The reverse side features a crisp Ottumwa, Iowa postmark and a one-cent Benjamin Franklin stamp, along with a handwritten message from "Uncle Bill" to "Miss Magdelone Blum." This piece offers a glimpse into the past, perfect for collectors of Iowa memorabilia, river scenes, steamboat imagery, or early 1900s Americana.
