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Lot of two original real photo postcards (RPPCs) showing an earlyU.S. Mail delivery carstuck in mud on a rough country road, likely circa1912–1917. Both images capture the challenges ofRural Free Deliveryin the early automobile era.
One card shows the driver standing beside the stranded vehicle; the other shows him seated, waiting. The front caption reads:“Poor fellow he says, ain’t it a hard life to sit out here in the mud and cold and wait for some one to come out. Bring some extras.”
Backs:AZO stamp box (1904–1918)
Postally Used:Addressed to Russell Black Reid & “Ollie” from their Uncle J.T. Reid
Subject:Early U.S. Mail / Postal Service vehicles, Model T–era RFD, rural America transportation history
Condition:Very good antique condition; some handling wear, light soil/toning, sharp detail.
A scarce and highly desirable pair of postcards for collectors of:
U.S. Postal History / RFD
Automotive & Model T–era vehicles
Early 20th-century Americana
RPPC transportation & small-town life
Guaranteed original vintage postcards – not reproductions. Rare set. VG.
Smoke-free and dry-humidity household.
Everything is guaranteed as described, I was previously a long-time seller and I need to downsize my collections as I am moving overseas for personal reasons.
Many more postcards are coming.
