1913 Sturgis Michigan Dam Celebration Early Airplane Biplane RPPC Postcard For Sale
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1913 Sturgis Michigan Dam Celebration Early Airplane Biplane RPPC Postcard: $129.99
Original 1913 real photo postcard showing an early biplane in flight during the Sturgis, Michigan Dam Celebration held October 11-12, 1913. Caption along the bottom reads “236 Sturgis, Mich. Dam Celebration Oct. 11-12-13 Parham.”
Excellent early aviation image showing the aircraft just above the field with a large crowd of spectators in the background. Unused divided-back postcard.
Condition shows considerable age-related wear, including paper loss and damage along the upper edge, staining, soiling, edge and corner wear, and other surface wear as pictured. Pencil notations on reverse. Please review all photos carefully.
An unusual early Michigan aviation RPPC combining Sturgis local history, a documented 1913 event, and pioneer-era airplane imagery.
