Description
Original 1933 Hartford, Connecticut U.S. postal card with green imprinted 1¢ Jefferson (Scott UX27) indicium-machine-cancelled Nov 9, 1933 and bearing a purple NRA “We Do Our Part” eagle at left. Addressed by typewriter to William H. Bacon, Wethersfield, Conn. The reverse is a charming advertising solicitation for Tuckel Radio, 1237 Main St., Hartford with a hand-drawn console radio and message offering a “complete check-up,” phone 2-8568. Correct 1¢ postcard rate for 1933. Locally uncommon as a Hartford radio-service ad card with NRA marking; I did not find this exact Tuckel Radio variety currently on eBay when researched.
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U.S. postal stationery, not a private publisher postcard (maker is the U.S. Post Office Department)
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UX27 1¢ Jefferson indicium; Hartford machine cancel dated Nov 9, 1933
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Purple NRA Blue Eagle handstamp-nice New Deal period tie-in
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Advertising back for Tuckel Radio with illustrated console set and street address
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Collecting themes: Hartford, radio & electronics, NRA/New Deal, postal stationery
Condition: Clean, crisp card with strong strike and legible ad; only light edge/corner wear typical for age. Please view all photos for exact condition and details.
#112
