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RPPC House Fire Aftermath Winter Ice Ruins Onlookers Real Photo Postcard c.1910
A striking real photo postcard capturing the aftermath of a house fire in winter — the burned two-story home is draped in icicles from firefighting water, with men and boys gathered in the snow examining the ruins. A dramatic, atmospheric disaster scene.
- Real photo postcard (RPPC), original
- Fire-damaged house sheathed in ice, winter scene
- Onlookers and salvaged furniture in the snow
- Divided-back era, c.1907-1915
- Unused, no writing; light toning/foxing on back
Condition
Unused real photo postcard with no writing. Sepia-toned image is clear; light corner wear and back toning/foxing.
Shipping & Packaging
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- Card under $20 — $1.00 flat. Semi-rigid protective sleeve, sent tracked by Standard Envelope.
- $20 to $100 — postage calculated at checkout for your address. Rigid stay-flat mailer, USPS Ground Advantage, tracked, with $100 of carrier insurance included.
- Over $100 — postage calculated at checkout. Rigid mailer, UPS Ground, insured for the full purchase price. Orders over $250 require a signature on delivery.
Buying more than one? They travel together in a single well-protected package, and shipping is charged per card at the rate shown on each listing. On a larger order we will often upgrade the whole lot into one tracked stay-flat package at our own cost — you are never charged more than the rates above.
About Scanthology
Scanthology specializes in carefully digitized vintage paper. Every card is scanned at high resolution, stored flat, and shipped protected. Questions welcome -- thanks for looking!
