1906 Springfield MA RR Station Transit Postmark

Updated October 16, 2026

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Lot number89
AuctionByward Collectibles & Vintage Paper - October Selections
DateOctober 20, 2026 at 8:00 PM EDT
Auction houseByward Collectibles
LocationOttawa

Dimensions: Standard 3 1/2" x 5 1/2" (approximately) Condition Report: Good pre-owned condition. Wear commensurate with age and use. Please review images carefully, as they form part of the description. Publisher: Detroit Photographic Co. Type: Undivided Back Postcard Postally Used: Yes Subject: Union Station, Springfield, Massachusetts Theme: Railroad, Railway Station, Postal History, Transportation Finish: Color Printed Postmark: Willimansett, Mass., Dec. 4, 1906, 8 AM; Springfield, Mass., Dec. 4, 1906, 9 AM transit postmark Marks: No. 8625; copyright 1905 by Detroit Photographic Co.; 1-cent green Franklin stamp; handwritten message on front and address on reverse Date: Copyright 1905; mailed December 4, 1906 Features: Early undivided-back view of Union Station with horse-drawn vehicles and rail approaches. Mailed from Willimansett, Massachusetts, with a same-day Springfield transit postmark; this transit marking type was later discontinued. Strong crossover interest for railroad, depot and postal-history collectors. Search Tags: Springfield Massachusetts, Union Station, railroad, railway, train station, depot, postal history, transit postmark, Willimansett Massachusetts, Detroit Photographic Co, Detroit Publishing, undivided back, Franklin stamp, horse drawn, 1905, 1906, postcard, post card Buyer's Premium: 20% PayPal invoice sent once shipping costs are calculated No handling fees In-House Shipping: Shipping costs are determined by destination and paid by the winning bidder Shipping estimates provided upon request USA: USPS via Canada Post / Tariffs included / No brokerage fees Canada: Canada Post

1906 Springfield MA RR Station Transit Postmark

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