Early 20th-Century Novelty Postcard: "I'm Lonesome"

This postcard features a sentimental illustration of a child in a red coat and hat sitting on a dock, gazing into the distance. The caption "I’m Lonesome" is printed at the bottom, evoking feelings of nostalgia and solitude. The minimalistic background enhances the emotional impact of the central figure.

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Postmark Date: November 30, 1908, from Ellenville, New York.
Stamp: A 1-cent green U.S. postage stamp from the Benjamin Franklin Series (1908–1922). This stamp is in good condition and is valued at $1–$3 depending on preservation.
Publisher Information: Published by M.T. Sheahan, 297 Congress St., Boston, as part of the "Gilt Edge" postcard series. Known for high-quality novelty and sentimental cards during the early 1900s.
Message: Handwritten note reads:

Hello Anna,
"How’s things?" Have you forgotten the red tie so soon? Awfully sorry I couldn’t stay Monday, but you know why. I did not go out to any show, so enjoy E. Pease.
John E. Com., N.Y.

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