Description: Lubec is a town in Washington County, Maine. It is the easternmost municipality in contiguous U.S/. and is the country’s continental to Africa. The town, with a population of 1,237 at the 2020 census, is home to Quoddy Head State Park. Located on a peninsula overlooking an ice-free harbor, the town was first settled about 1775. Originally part of Eastport, it was set off and incorporated in 1811, and named for Lubeck, Germany. It is adjacent to the Quoddy Narrows, a narrow strait between Canada and the United States, one of the entrances into Passamaquoddy Bay. Since 1808, West Quoddy Head Lighthouse has been on the site to guide ships through this waterway. The present lighthouse with its distinctive red-and-white stripes was built in 1858. This card published by “Adams and Norton, Lubec Maine”, and captures “West Quoddy Head, Lubec Maine”. It is a DB and is in very good condition with minor wear on the corners and edges. The image is clean and clear. The sender has been fishing for herring and writes about his day on the reverse which is clean. The colors on the card may vary due to the scanner settings and screen projections.Unless otherwise noted, I use Wikipedia, Playle's and Metropostcard for research and try to be as accurate as possible. Corrections appreciated. If this your card, it will be mailed promptly upon receipt of payment...... Free Shipping WorldWide.Thank you for your interest and I hope that I can help you with your collection..... Life and History on a Card",,,,Visit My eBay Store: HartsCardCart Fair - Piece is intact, excess soil, staining and creasesGood - Corners may be noticeably rounded with slight bends or creases.Very Good - Corners may be blunted or rounded. Excellent - Like near mint in appearance but may have been used postally. ANY QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME..... Thanks for your interest
Price: 11.99 USD
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
End Time: 2024-11-29T04:05:13.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Type: Printed (Lithograph)
Era: Divided Back (1907-1915)
Size: Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in)
Country: United States
Theme: Famous Places, Nautical, Seascape
Time Period Manufactured: 1900-1919
City: Lubec
Country/Region of Manufacture: Unknown
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Postage Condition: Posted
Brand/Publisher: Adams and Norton, Lubec
Subject: Historic Light
