Buxton, Cape Hatteras Lighthouse

Buxton, Cape Hatteras Lighthouse

Some special things about this lighthouse postcard:  first, the caption identifies the light as the “Tallest Lighthouse structure in America”.  At somewhere between 200-207′, this is still true now.  Second, the card was mailed (with address, but no message) using a block of four different 2-cent “National Parks Centennial” stamps representing Cape Hatteras.  Third, a large, clear Buxton postmark.  This card therefore was a predecessor in style to today’s Maximum Cards, and would be a jewel in any specialty collection.  Grade: 1

Name: Buxton, Cape Hatteras Lighthouse

From: USA AND (SOME) TERRITORIES/North Carolina

Code: 10134075

Price: $16.00