Antique Postcard 1922 New River Canyon West Virginia Railroad View Phostint

Social History: The sender writes from Fishersville, Virginia to Ardmore, Pennsylvania: "I am so sorry not to see you again before we left, but I was so busy... It is quite cool and the scenery around here is magnificent! We are looking for Mr. Allen soon. Hope you all have a very pleasant summer."

Scene: This card captures the New River Canyon long before it was designated as a National Park was intended to showcase the C&O Railway snaking through the gorge as an engineering marvel of the time.

Era: Early 1900s (Divided Back)
Size: Standard 3.5 x 5.5"
Publisher: The Detroit Publishing Co. was the world leader in high-end postcard production. Their "Phostint" cards are famous for their unique, multi-layered coloring process that gives them a painterly, atmospheric look.
Condition: Good vintage condition. The stamp has been removed, but the postmark remains clear. There is some light ink transfer and natural aging to the cardstock.

This is an authentic vintage item. Use the zoom tool to inspect the photos for a detailed view of the condition.