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Type: One of a Kind Standard Size, Real Photo Postcard 

Postal History: AZO Stamp box dates this card to 1918-1930.

Caption: None. But on back, "Track Meet of May 1920.  Ft. Sam Houston Tex."

Additional Information:  
Fort Sam Houston is a U.S. Army post in San Antonio, Texas.[3] Known colloquially as "Fort Sam," it is named for the U.S. Senator from Texas, U.S. Representative from Tennessee, Tennessee and Texas Governor, and first President of the Republic of Texas, Sam Houston.

The installation's missions include serving as the command headquarters for the United States Army North (formerly the Fifth United States Army), United States Army South, the Army Medical Command (MEDCOM) headquarters, the Army Medical Department (AMEDD) Center and School, the Fifth Recruiting Brigade, Navy Regional Recruiting, the San Antonio Military Entrance and Processing Station, and the Medical Education and Training Campus (METC). On October 1, 2010, Fort Sam Houston joined Lackland Air Force Base and Randolph Air Force Base to create Joint Base San Antonio, under Air Force administration.


HOW WE SHIP:  Postcards, blotters, business cards and snapshot photos which sell for less than $19.99 will be placed in a semi-rigid archival sleeve and mailed via USPS in an appropriately sized envelope.  Postcards, blotters and snapshot photos including combined orders which sell for $19.99 and above will be placed in a semi-rigid archival sleeve and mailed via USPS in a stay flat mailer using an eBay Shipping Label.  This policy includes all U.S. destinations including Alaska and Hawaii.

All of those mentioned above mailed to non-United States or foreign destinations will be placed in a semi-rigid archival sleeve and mailed via USPS in an appropriately sized envelope regardless of final price.  If upgraded shipping is desired, please contact seller prior to end of auction or placing order for fixed price item.

Large photos, paper ephemera and cabinet cards will be placed in a soft sleeve, then sandwiched between two sheets of chipboard and mailed in an appropriately sized envelope or box, depending on mailing requirements.


To the best of our ability we describe all defects, if any. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to email us.



How we grade our Postcards:

MINT - A perfect card just as it comes from the printing press. No marks, or creases, and no writing or postmarks.
A clean, fresh card.

NEAR MINT - Like Mint but with very light aging or very slight discoloration from being in an album for many years.
Not as sharp or crisp.

EXCELLENT - Like near mint in appearance but may have one small defect such as an almost undetectable bend, crease or slightly blunted corner tips, etc. May have writing or postal use on the address side.

VERY GOOD - May have one or two minor defects such as a light crease, bend, blunted or rounded corners, a small amount of postal ink or writing to front that does not detract from the image. May have writing or postal use on the address side.

GOOD - Corners may be blunt or rounded with noticeable bends or creases. May have soiling to picture side that detracts from the picture. May have heavy postal ink and/or writing to picture side of card that detracts from the picture.
May have writing or postal use on the address side. Card may have a small tear or chipped corner.

FAIR - Card may have a missing corner or be significantly torn. Excess soil, stains, creases, writing, or cancellation
may affect the picture. This could be a scarce card that is difficult to find in any condition.

Note to Washington State Residents:
The State of Washington requires you to pay sales tax unless you have a current, valid Washington State Resale Certificate and provide us the number and a faxed or emailed copy of a signed resale certificate prior to completing your transaction.