CPR Princess Marguerite Ship Vancouver Canada Kodachrome Postcard 1950s

$ 2.64

City: Vancouver Theme: Transportation Size: Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in) Time Period Manufactured: 1950-1959 Postage Condition: Unposted Region: British Columbia brand: The Coast Publishing Co., Ltd. Signed: No Subject: Ships Material: Paper Features: Chrome Type: Printed (Lithograph) Brand/Publisher: The Coast Publishing Co., Ltd. Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Country of Origin: Canada Era: Chrome (c. 1939-present) Country: Canada Continent: North America

Description

CPR Princess Marguerite Ship Vancouver Canada Kodachrome Postcard 1950s. Discover a vibrant vintage Kodachrome postcard featuring the majestic C.P.R. Princess Marguerite, a renowned vessel of the Canadian Pacific Railway fleet. This stunning photographic card captures the ship, known for its sleek design and two prominent smokestacks, gracefully navigating the waters of what appears to be the scenic Pacific Northwest coast, with rolling mountains in the background. The detailed image showcases the ship's impressive scale and elegance, a testament to mid-20th century maritime travel. Built in Scotland, this iconic ship measured 368 feet long, weighed 6000 tons, and was capable of carrying 2000 passengers, powered by turbo-electric engines. Published by The Coast Publishing Co., Ltd. of Vancouver, Canada, and printed in the U.S.A., this card offers a glimpse into a golden era of steamship travel and coastal exploration. It is a prized collectible for enthusiasts of maritime history, Canadian transportation, and vintage travel memorabilia, capturing the spirit of a bygone era. SHIPPING COST: ALL ORDERS ARE EXPIDITED, ORDERS ARE TYPICALLY SHIPPED WITHIN TWO HOURS OF MY RECEIPT OF PAYMENT UNLESS I AM OUT OF TOWN SOURCING NEW ITEMS OR MY STORE IS IN VACATION MODE BOTH OF THESE MITIGATING FACTORS ARE RARE. SEE MULTIPLE SCANS OF ITEM. Please use eBay magnifier for a more detailed view of the item. CONDITION: Moderate wear and some soiling. Combined shipping always available on multiple items. PLEASE USE THE E-BAY SHOPPING CART AS IT MAKES COMBINED SHIPPING EASIER TO SEE. Thank you! I have a great passion for collecting postcards, photographs and ephemera. My store offers many rare and hard to find items as well as always being able to guarantee their authenticity as vintage and genuine. Each week I will be posting rare, unusual, high-quality and unique items for the advanced, intermediate and beginning collector. Our items are ALWAYS vintage. Please bookmark our store and I look forward to helping you build your collections!