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Up for sale is an antique postcard depicting the aftermath of the Great 1906 San Francisco earthquake. The front features a powerful real-photo style image titled: \"Damage to the base of Ferry Building Tower caused by earthquake of April 18, 1906. San Francisco, Cal.\" The card captures the structural damage and temporary shelters at the base of the tower. It is marked \"COPYRIGHTED 1906, BY RIEDER, CARDINELL & CO.\" at the bottom.
Historical Details:
- Postmark: San Francisco, Cal. (August 19, 1906)
- Stamp: 1-cent Benjamin Franklin stamp (Series 1902)
- Addressee: Manager, Appeal To Reason, Girard, Kansas
Condition: Used/Posted. Shows expected age-related wear including corner bumps, light surface toning, and handwritten ink notation on the front. Please carefully review the high-resolution front and back scans provided in the photos to determine the exact condition for yourself before purchasing.
