14pc Collection of Mid-Century Maritime and Ocean Liner Postcards

Collection of approximately maritime-themed postcards, primarily from the mid-20th century. The grouping features a variety of ocean liners and steamships depicted at sea, in port, and during heavy weather. Notable vessels include the S.S. Brittany, M.S. Riviera, Piroscafo Bretagne, and the Paquebot Salta. The collection contains both color lithographs and black-and-white real photo and printed examples. Visible marks and inscriptions include a color card with the title S.S. BRITTANY in bold white lettering against a blue header, and a Caribbean Cruise Lines, Inc. logo on the reverse of an S.S. Brittany card. One black-and-white card is captioned Genova - Nel porto - Piroscafo Bretagne. Another black-and-white card features the caption SALTA Paquebot Francais des Transports Maritimes Par grosse mer (Telegraphie sans fil a bord) Souvenir de Voyage. Several cards bear postal markings, including a postmark from San Juan dated 1963, a Spanish stamp postmarked 1959, and handwritten dates ranging from 1957 to 1962. Various international stamps and cancellations from Italy, Spain, Puerto Rico, and the Bahamas are present. Dimensions: 6"W x 4"H Weight: 2.5 oz Condition Request Condition Report Good.

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