Mauna Loa Volcano Eruption 1950 Hawaii Natural Color Mirro-Krome Postcard

$ 5.02

Region: Hawaii Subject: Volcano Country of Origin: United States Theme: National Parks City: Honolulu Continent: North America Postage Condition: Unposted Country: United States Era: Post-War (1940-1959)

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Mauna Loa Volcano Eruption 1950 Hawaii Natural Color Mirro-Krome Postcard. Thank you for visiting! This item is in stock and usually ships within 1 business day of your purchase. It will be shipped via ebay Standard Envelope which provides tracking information when it passes through the sorting machines for First Class mail. USPS workers have no way of scanning the barcode on the label. When it marks it as "out for delivery or delivered" it means it has arrived at your local sorting center, not your home address. Depending on your local postal route, it may take several days yet to arrive at your home. Also, consider possible weather delays in the actual time the service takes. Feel free to write if you have any questions. This captivating vintage postcard features a dramatic scene of the Mauna Loa volcano eruption from 1950, showcasing liquid lava in fiery fountains within Hawaii National Park. The vivid imagery, captured by V. R. Bender, Jr., perfectly conveys the raw power and beauty of this natural phenomenon, depicting a "WORLD ON FIRE" as described on the reverse. Produced as a "Natural Color Card" using the advanced Mirro-Krome printing technique by H. S. Crocker Co., Inc. of San Francisco, this postcard offers exceptional color rendition and detail. Published by Hawaiian Service in 1951, it represents a significant piece of Hawaiian history and a remarkable example of mid-century postcard artistry, appealing to collectors of volcanic photography, Hawaiian memorabilia, and vintage travel ephemera.