13pc Collection of Messageries Maritimes and Maritime Postcards

Collection of vintage maritime postcards primarily featuring vessels from the French shipping line Messageries Maritimes. The group includes several printed cards and real photo postcards (RPPC) depicting early to mid-20th-century ocean liners and steamships. Identified vessels include the M.S. Georges Philippar, SS Cordillere, SS Patria, and SS Amazone. Scenes feature ships at sea, in port at Dakar, Senegal, and navigating the Suez Canal. One interior view depicts a ship lounge or dining area. Several cards bear the printed mark "MESSAGERIES MARITIMES" alongside the company's "MM" logo within decorative borders. Captions transcribed from the cards include "NAUTONAPHTE GEORGES PHILIPPAR Nouveau Paquebot des Messageries Maritimes," "126. La 'Cordillere' des Messageries Maritimes," and "Senegal - DAKAR - L'Amazone, des M. M. et le Yacht du Gouverneur en Rade." Reverse sides feature various handwritten correspondence in French and English, with visible postmarks and handwritten dates including "Bahia Oct 98," "08-10-07," and "3/5/32." Postal stamps include French issues and international examples. Dimensions: 6"W x 4"H Weight: 3. oz Condition Request Condition Report Good.

Estimate:$20

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