1866 Missouri River Steamboat Excursion Union Pacific John Carbutt Postcard For Sale

Step back in time with this captivating postcard featuring the historic 1866 Union Pacific excursion on the Missouri River. The image showcases a magnificent steamboat, either the \"Denver\" or \"Colorado,\" bustling with passengers and onlookers, capturing a pivotal moment in American expansion and railroad history. This scene commemorates the journey organized by T. C. Durant, Vice-President of the Union Pacific, to the 100th Meridian, designed to attract eastern capital for the burgeoning railroad. Renowned photographer John Carbutt of Chicago accompanied the expedition, immortalizing this significant event with his lens.This postcard is a fascinating reproduction from the Lightfoot Collection, published in Huntington Station, N.Y., and distributed as a compliment from the Subway Stamp Shop, Inc. of New York. It offers a clear, detailed view of the steamboat and the gathering crowd, reflecting the grandeur and excitement of 19th-century river travel and the ambition of the Union Pacific. A true piece of American history, perfect for collectors of transportation memorabilia, Missouri River history, Union Pacific Railroad ephemera, or vintage photography.Postcards Under $20:If you choose \"FREE\" shipping, the postcard will be sleeved and sent in a thin cardboard mailer using Standard Envelope (ESE) tracking. Note that ESE tracking only tracks movement between processing centers and does not provide mailbox-to-mailbox tracking. A \"Delivered\" or \"Out For Delivery\" scan indicates that the postcard has reached the final sorting center prior to your local post office; it may take a few extra days, to a week (& add up to an additional week during Christmas), to reach your mailbox. Expect potential delays of up to 3 weeks within the U.S.Free ESE Shipping Limitations: The cardboard mailer cannot be marked \"Do Not Bend\" nor \"Hand Cancel\" and the postcard cannot be sandwiched between two pieces of cardboard, as these options disqualify it from ESE shipping.Upgraded Shipping - Ground Advantage or Priority:YOU may choose to pay for Ground Advantage or Priority shipping, during checkout, for added protection, which includes a sturdy, thick cardboard mailer and mailbox to mailbox USPS tracking. If you wish to upgrade from ESE to Ground Advantage or Priority shipping after your purchase, please contact me immediately, and I\'ll provide a link to an listing for you to purchase the additional shipping cost.Postcards Over $20:All postcards valued over $20 (before or after accepted offers) will only be shipped via Ground Advantage at the buyer\'s cost.Monday-Friday, Handling excluding all federal holidays. Per policy I do not have to ship on the weekends. Once your item is at the post office, we are all at their mercy. Please be patient. In all years of selling on back to the 90s, I have never not mailed an item. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further assistance!