Mark Borckardt Numismatic Postcards (U.S. Mint - Branch Mints)

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105 Items

Last Updated: 2022-03-24

Postcards featuring branch Mints, and the Fort Knox Depository.

Collection Details

Total items: 105
Size: unknown

Works (105)

21. U.S. Mint and Post Office�New Orleans and Reverse side

Description:: Handwritten note: circa 1905, last silvers dated 1904. Handwritten 6 in top-left.

22. U.S. Mint and Post Office�New Orleans

Description:: Photographs of U.S. Mint and Post Office�New Orleans and drawing of flourish.

23. Reverse side and New Orleans. The U.S. Mint

Description:: Blank post card. The Hugh C. Leighton Co., Manufacturers, Portland, ME., U.S.A. Printed in Franfort / Main. Germany. Handwritten 12 in top-left.

24. New Orleans. The U.S. Mint

Description:: Colorized photograph of New Orleans. The U.S. Mint

25. New Orleans, La. The U.S. Mint and Reverse side

Description:: Blank post card. Raphael Tuck & Sons' Post Card Serires No. 2108. "New Orleans, La." Art published to their majesties the King and Queen. Handwritten 14 in top-left.

26. New Orleans, La. The U.S. Mint

Description:: Colorized photograph of New Orleans, La. The U.S. Mint

27. A View in 1852 of New Orleans, La. and Reverse side

Description:: Postmarked Jan 1, 1932, 10:30am, New Orleans, LA. Addressed to Mrs. Nelson D. Kimball, Concord, New Hampshire, R.F.D. #9: We were treated to a boatride along the docks, built on the levees up both sides of the river. We arrived Monday Dec. 28 and are leaving tomorrow night Jan. 1, 1932. A very quaint and interesting old city with lots of history and tradition. Herbert has been attending meetings of American Assn. for Advancement of Science held here this week and as all my family would be away Christmas, I came with him. �Hope you are well�With love, [signature] Manufacturer's text: The port of New Orleans in 1852�note the spires of historic St. Louis Cathedra overlooking the river in the distance. Note, too, the interesting variety of old rivercraft and ocean vessels. E.C. Kropp Co., Milwaukee. Handwritten 3 in top-left and B in middle.

28. A View in 1852 of New Orleans, La.

Description:: Drawing of shipyard in 1852 of New Orleans, La.

29. Reverse side and U.S. Mint, New Orleans, La.

Description:: Blank post card. Manufacturer's text: United States Mint, New Orleans, LA. United States Mint. Erected in 1835 at Decatur Street and Esplanade Avenue. It has a capacity of turning out $60,000,000 in silver coinage yearly. In 1862 William Mumford was hanged in front of the Mint by order of Gen. Benj. F. Butler, for tearing down the U.S. flag from the roof of the structure, after the Union Army had taken possession of the city. An official guide is always ready to show visitors through the various departments. Take Levee and Barracks or French Market cars, from Canal Street. Published by Lipsher Specialty Co., New Orleans, LA. Made in U.S.A. Handwritten 3 in top-left.

30. U.S. Mint, New Orleans, La.

Description:: Colorized photograph of U.S. Mint, New Orleans, La.

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