Description: (includes all scans and photos)

For Sale: A real photo postcard with a view of the roof of the Bee Hive Building in New London, Connecticut featuring sky lights installed by the Union Sheet Metal Works. The card is unposted. The title dates the work to February,1938. Photographer / Publisher: Bishop Studio, New London, CT. Size: smaller than a standard postcard: 5 1/16” by 3 3/6”

Interesting details: The four new sky lights, the newly installed roof, and the older buildings in the background, one of which has a window with a ladder leading up it.

Identifiers: On the front: “Roof of the Bee Hive Building …The Union Sheet Metal Works, New London, Conn., February 1938” (title – see the scan for the full text.)   On the back: “BISHOP STUDIO”,”43 MAIN ST.”, “NEW LONDON, CONN.” (photographer/publisher), “AZO PLACE STAMP HERE” (stamp box – with a square in each corner which dates the card to c1925 to c1940.)

Postal and Other Markings: none. The card is unposted with no writing.

Condition: Unposted and nice. Front: under reflected light there are some light rubbing which is hard to see and don’t show up on the scans. Back: the printing is a bit light (“Post Card”, stamp box etc.) The card’s edges are sharp and clean. Please study the scans.

Thanks for considering this listing.

The Fine Print:
Descriptions: I try to provide accurate descriptions but I’m not an expert -- my assessments can be off and internet sources may not be accurate. I try to list defects that are hard to see in a scan, but I might miss something, so do zoom in on the scans.

Scans/Photos: These are the most important part of the description. You need to examine them closely. If you see something you don’t like, there’s a good chance it’s still going to be there when you open the package. Still, it might be just a scanning artifact or lighting. The scanner can accentuate color differences making toning and soiling appear significantly more pronounced than they do when the card is in hand. If you have a doubt about what you’re seeing, please ask me about it before buying (or not buying.)

Definitions: “Antique” means at least 100 years old (pre-1921), while “Vintage” means at least 50 years old (pre-1971). Often, this is just my estimate and should not be taken as an expert assessment.

Stamps and Postal Markings are described generically to avoid outraged returns. Assume what’s being offered is the most common variety. I usually include a close-up scan to help you decide, but you’ll have to assign catalog numbers yourself.

Best Offer: Reasonable offers are always given careful consideration.

Shipping & Handling: Economy Shipping is packaged with added cardboard and sent as a non-machinable 1st Class Letter without tracking. 

For Multiple Orders: I try to consolidate shipping, so please use the shopping cart and request an invoice prior to paying. If not, you’ll have to pay the individual shipping and handling charges up front before I can calculate and refund any excess.

Delivery Time: The time given near the top of this listing is an eBay estimate – not mine and it is not guaranteed. The USPS does not guarantee delivery times for the First Class, Ground Advantage, and Priority Mail shipments that I use. The post office works on its own schedule and delays on their part are always a possibility (particularly around the holidays.) There’s rarely an issue with this but be aware. If you tell me your card didn’t show up, you get a refund. But please allow three weeks before filing a missing item claim with eBay.

State Sales Taxes: eBay will collect and remit sales tax on your purchase in accordance with your applicable state law. My being in tax free New Hampshire won’t save you.

Returns: Free domestic returns within 30 days.

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Questions: I’m happy to answer questions. It’s easier and cheaper to ask than to pack something up and return it. If you see an error in this listing, please let me know. Corrections are welcome. 

Inventory: FF13bR FP01.2