Vintage 1900 China Picture Postcards Shan-hai Unused

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Authentic Early 1900's View of Shan-hai China Postcard Unused This item came from the estate of a 96 year-old relative whose husband served in World War I. These have been stored away from light all these years and were found in a box. I do not know any further history on this but will describe as accurately as possible. I can only assume that the printed letters/characters on the postcard is either Chinese or Japanese as I do not know the difference but they are made in Japan and feature a China scene. 1. On the bottom front is printed Rail-way Station of Shan-kai-kwan, and then Chinese characters The back has Post Card at the top, a decorative block for the stamp, more characters on the right side and a squiggly line to separate the sides. 2. The depiction on the front of card: The black and white picture is of countryside and printed on bottom is Shan-hai kwah Chinese and tehn Chinese text. The back has Union Postale Universelle Carte Postale at the top an squiggly square for the stamp Character text on the left and right and a divider line with Made in Japan. 3. On bottom front is printed View of Shan-hai China, and then Chinese text. T is a building and trees in the picture as well as people sitting on the banks. The reverse of this card has Carte Postale, Postkarte - Cartolina Postale Post Card and another printing that looks like OTKPbITOE IINCbMO. The back has a divide line which has Made in Japan. The stamp area is horizontal and says Trade (then a star with an emblem inside) Mark. On the left is some Chinese letters vertical on edge and then some more at an angle. These appear to have been stamped but not sure of that. On the right are some more Chinese text. This item comes from a Non-Smoking Environment!!! GENERAL INFORMATION I DO NOT SHIP OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES Please do not bid if shipping will be outside the US I describe items as accurately as possible but encourage you to ask any and all questions prior to bidding. If t is ever any problem with a listing please let me know ASAP, as I want to provide prompt, courteous service for a smooth transaction and positive feedback. I also like to leave positive feedback and make this a GREAT experience for all of us. Feel free to e-mail me. Payment Terms and Information "BUY IT NOW " auctions require immediate payments with PayPal I only accept the following payments for regular auctions: PayPal (I prefer instant transfer or bank credit rather than credit card) Money Order or Cashier's Check ***** NO PERSONAL CHECKS ***** (Please e-mail me within 3 days from end of auction/invoice if you are paying with money order or cashier's check) An invoice will be sent within 48 hours of auction ending, if payment has not been received. Money Orders and Cashier's Check do take longer to process and receive item. Paymen t should be received within 7 - 10 days from end of auction . Otherwise buyer will forfeit the item, receive negative feedback, and a Non-Paying Bidder alert will be filed and the item will be relisted to sell. Further Information I will gladly send additional photos if you e-mail me and specify your interest or concern. If requests are submitting less than 12 hours before end of auction, I may not have the chance to respond. I will describe all items as accurately and to the best of my knowledge but all items are sold "AS IS" so PLEASE ask any questions before bidding. PLEASE ASK QUESTIONS PRIOR TO BIDDING. ALL SALES ARE FINAL!!!! Shipping Information Buyer is responsible for all shipping and handling costs . I DO NOT SHIP OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES Please do not bid if shipping will be outside the US To determine your shipping and handling prior to bidding, please use the shipping ca... read more

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