Description
1909 Panama Canal Zone Postcard Harbour Colon I.L. Maduro Ancon C.Z. Postmark. Retains its original Republic of Panama "Un Centesimo de Balboa" stamp with a Canal Zone overprint. Item #: 523. AS IS- see pictures. The back right lower corner is lifting up. Other wear may include but is not limited to: wear on the edges and corners, yellowing, and marks. This historic divided back postcard, with the date handwritten from 1909, features a bustling color lithograph view of the Harbour of Colon, captured by prominent local photographer I. L. Maduro jr. The scene offers a look at the logistics of the Panama Canal construction era, showcasing masted sailing ships, steamships, a working steam locomotive, and Panama Railroad (P.R.R.) boxcars and flatcars loaded with lumber. retains its original Republic of Panama "Un Centesimo de Balboa" stamp with a Canal Zone overprint. Item #: 523