Asheville NC Panoramic City Night View Linen Postcard N-691 c1940s

Description

Description
: (includes the scans)
For Sale
: A vintage night view linen postcard showing the city hall, Buncombe County court house, and other buildings in Asheville, North Carolina. Published by the Asheville Post Card Co (number N-691). The printer isn’t identified. The card is posted, but undated – c1940s
Interesting details
: The various buildings in the downtown area and the night view sky artwork is a bit unusual..
Identifiers
: front: “N-691” (card number), “NIGHT TIME SCENE OF ASHEVILLE N. C.. SHOWING CITY HALL AND COURT HOUSE” (title), “E-6510” (card number – printer?). On the back: “PUBLISHED BY ASHEVILLE POST CARD CO., ASHEVILLE, N. C.” (as the divider)
Postal Markings
: the CDS is missing. only the killer was printed.
<1 cent stamp> (Washington Presidential Series definitive 1938)
Condition
: Posted with the address and message written in a neat hand, Most defects should be visible in the scans - please study them. Not apparent, on the front, are very faint postal markings. A nice collectable example.
Thanks for considering this postcard.
The Fine Print:
Descriptions:
I try to provide accurate descriptions, but it’s important to understand that I’m not an expert and my assessments can be off. Information is often derived from internet sources which may not be accurate. I try to list the defects that are hard to see in a scan. I might miss something though, so do zoom in on the scans. Also, measurements may not be exact.
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 1920), while “Vintage” means at least 50 years old (pre 1970). When an item is described as such, often it's just my considered estimate and should not be taken as an expert assessment. These are frequent search terms and are included for that reason.
Stamps and Postal Markings
: are described somewhat generically to avoid outraged returns. So, 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 the Scott number yourself.
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Inventory: RBK17A