United States 1-Cent Liberty Head Postal Card

United States · 1879 · 1 cent

This 1-cent postal card features a profile bust of Liberty, facing left, within an oval frame. The design is characteristic of early U.S. postal stationery, offering a simple and economical way to send messages.

Issued in 1879, this postal card was part of the U.S. Post Office Department's initiative to provide affordable communication options, following the introduction of postal cards in 1873. It represents a common form of correspondence from the late 19th century.