Lot
4132 
1875, 1¢ Black on Buff, with face having purple illustrated advertising showing Ocean View Hotel on Block Island and sailing ships in harbor, part-printed message side datelined "Block Island, R.I., July 12, 1877", entered mails with "New Shoreham R.I., Jul 13" duplex to Pittsford Vt., docketed "Recd. July 17th 1877 at left, Very Fine and attractive illegal advertising on face. Scott No. UX5 Estimate $200 - 300.
This is one of the first souvenir picture postal cards.