1890 U.S. Postal Card, 1¢ Thomas Jefferson, Used, Greencastle, Ind to Paris, Ill

Original used United States government-issued 1¢ postal card featuring Thomas Jefferson, postmarked May 29, 1890, in Greencastle, Indiana, and again on May 30, 1890, in Paris, Illinois. This single-sided card predates the divided-back postcard era and was issued under strict postal regulations requiring only the address on the front. Addressed to Miss Rida Shank, the card bears two circular date stamps and ornate typography typical of late 19th-century postal stationery. A collectible piece for philatelists and deltiologists, reflecting early American correspondence and postal routing history.
Features:
- Year: 1890
- Denomination: 1¢
- Subject: Thomas Jefferson
- Format: Government-issued postal card
- Postmarks: May 29 (Greencastle, Ind.) and May 30 (Paris, Ill.)
- Regulation: “NOTHING BUT THE ADDRESS TO BE ON THIS SIDE”
- Condition: Used with visible postmarks and handwritten address
- Fit Notes: Ideal for historical postal collections and vintage ephemera displays