DE Rehoboth Beach Dupont Lake Curt Teich Blue Sky Postcard c1930

Description

Description:
(includes all scans and photos)
For Sale:
A white border postcard from Rehoboth Beach, Delaware with a view of Dupont Lake. Published by Harry P. Conn & Bro., Baltimore and printed by Curt Teich, Chicago (card no. 0A4062.)
Interesting details
: A day view of the lake in summer with water lilies in bloom. The coloring is unusual with only a blue sky added to the otherwise black & white image.
This is from a line of “Blue Sky” postcards produced by Curt Teich. This same card was also produced as a fully colored “American Art Colored” version with the same card number.
Identifiers:
On the front: ”Dupont Lake, Rehoboth Beach, Del.” (title), “0A4062” (card number which dates the production to 1930.)  On the back: “THE HARRY P. CANN & BRO. CO., BALTIMORE, MD.” (publisher), “GENUINE CURTEICH-CHICAGO ‘C.T. BLUE SKY’ POSTCARD” (on the divider), ”CT Co, Chicago” (Curt Teich logo on the divider.)
Postal and Other Markings:
none
Condition
: Unposted with a bit of discoloration on the front margins, and more significantly, a long faint stain on the bottom edge on the back.  Please study the scans.
Thanks for considering this listing.
The Fine Print:
Descriptions:
I try to provide accurate descriptions but I’m not an expert -- my assessments can be off and internet sources may not be accurate. I try to list defects that are hard to see in a scan, but I might miss something, so do zoom in on the scans.
Scans/Photos:
These are the most important part of the description. You need to examine them closely. If you see something you don’t like, there’s a good chance it’s still going to be there when you open the package. Still, it might be just be a scanning artifact or the lighting. The scanner can accentuate color differences making toning and soiling appear significantly more pronounced than they do when the card is in hand. So, if you have a doubt about what you’re seeing, please ask me about it before buying (or not buying).
Definitions:
“Antique” means at least 100 years old (pre-1921), while “Vintage” means at least 50 years old (pre-1971). Often, this is just my estimate and should not be taken as an expert assessment.
Stamps and Postal Markings
are described generically to avoid outraged returns. Assume what’s being offered is the most common variety. I usually include a close-up scan to help you decide, but you’ll have to assign catalog numbers yourself.
Best Offer:
Offers are welcome, but please do make it your best offer. I’ll assume it is. Free shipping isn’t negotiable because eBay charges you the listed amount anyway.
Delivery Time
: The time given near the top of this listing is an eBay estimate – not mine and it is not guaranteed. The USPS does not guarantee delivery times for the First Class and Priority Mail shipments that I use because delays on their part are always a possibility. There’s rarely an issue with this but be aware.
State Sales Taxes:
eBay will collect and remit sales tax on your purchase in accordance with your applicable state law. My being in tax free New Hampshire won’t save you.
Shipping & Handling Options:
Economy Shipping is sent as a non-machinable 1st class letter in a photo mailer with added cardboard and no tracking. Standard Shipping is sent as a 1st class package, in heaver packaging, with tracking. The USPS delivery time is the same.
You don’t need tracking on inexpensive cards. If you tell me your card didn’t show up, you get a refund. But please allow three weeks before filing a missing item claim with eBay – the post office works on its own schedule.
Note: eBay sometimes removes the 1st class package with tracking option from the listing. They say they do this to afford you a better buying experience. From what I can tell, it happens only if you’re relatively close to me in New England.
Returns:
Free domestic returns within 30 days.
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Questions:
I’m happy to answer questions. It’s always easier and cheaper to ask than to pack something up and return it. If you see an error in this listing, please let me know. Corrections are welcome.
Inventory: CL23aR