International orders will be shipped with an international stamp. I ship 4 postcards to an envelope and will issue a refund for shipping overage. 

Discover a fascinating piece of American Civil War history with this original tobacco card from the 1880s, issued by G.W. Gail & Ax The American Tobacco Co. This collectible features a vivid, colorized illustration of the iconic naval engagement, "Merrimac Ramming The Cumberland," which occurred on March 7, 1862, off Newport News, Virginia. The detailed imagery captures the dramatic moment of the Confederate ironclad Merrimac (CSS Virginia) striking the Union frigate Cumberland, a pivotal event in naval warfare history.

The reverse side of the card provides a rich historical narrative, detailing the commanders involved—Lieut. Geo N. Morris for the Cumberland and Commodores Frankl N. Buchanan and Josiah Tatnall for the Merrimac. It recounts the Cumberland's valiant resistance and ultimate sinking, complete with a quote from Morris. Additionally, the card serves as an advertisement for "Gail & Ax's LONG NAVY CUT" for smoking and chewing, listing other Civil War battle scenes available in the series. This rare piece of ephemera offers a tangible connection to 19th-century advertising and a significant moment in American military history, making it a prized acquisition for collectors of Civil War memorabilia, tobacco cards, and historical advertising.