Description
Evocative early real-photo postcard from Rotograph’s bromide series, titled “Silvery Waters.” A lone sailboat crosses a shimmering, moonlit sea-crisp contrast and classic period composition. Back reads “This card is a REAL PHOTOGRAPH on Bromide Paper. The Rotograph Co., N.Y. City. Printed in England.” Divided-back layout (U.S. allowed from 1907), placing production in the 1907-1911 range. Unused.
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Publisher/line: Rotograph Co., N.Y. (bromide real photograph), Printed in England
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Back: Divided back; rate box “Domestic one cent; Foreign two cents”
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Format: Smaller-than-standard RPPC (please see photos and measure; under 3.5″ × 5.5″)
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Image: Moonlit sea with sailboat silhouette, titled “Silvery Waters.”
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Date range: c. 1907-1911 based on Rotograph imprint and back style
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Condition: Light handling and corner touch consistent with age; clean, unused back. See all photos for exact condition and size
Attractive Rotograph seascapes appear regularly, but this strong moonlight silhouette image is an eye-catcher-great for nautical, maritime, and Rotograph collectors.
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