1918 Almira WA Solar Eclipse Real Photo Postcard W. C. Alexander Rppc Astronomy For Sale

Discover a rare piece of astronomical history with this vintage real photo postcard (RPPC) capturing the total solar eclipse of June 8, 1918. This extraordinary image was expertly photographed by W. C. Alexander in Almira, Washington, offering a unique glimpse into a significant celestial event from over a century ago. The card vividly displays the dramatic obscuration of the sun, a truly captivating phenomenon preserved in this early photographic format.This collectible postcard features the photographer's inscription directly on the image, detailing the event as "ECLIPSE OF THE SUN PHOTO TAKEN JUNE 8. 1918 BY W. C. ALEXANDER, ALMIRA WASH." The reverse side is a classic divided back design, indicating its vintage origin. This artifact is a must-have for collectors of astronomical memorabilia, Washington state history, and real photo postcards, representing a tangible connection to both scientific observation and early 20th-century photography.