Vintage 1938 Provo Canyon Utah Linen Postcard Deseret Book Co. Salt Air Postmark-image
Vintage 1938 Provo Canyon Utah Linen Postcard Deseret Book Co. Salt Air Postmark-image

Vintage 1938 Provo Canyon Utah Linen Postcard Deseret Book Co. Salt Air Postmark

$ 10.55

Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Number of Items in Set: 1 Country: United States Time Period Manufactured: 1930-1939 Subject: Canyon City: Provo brand: Deseret Book Company Unit Type: Unit Postage Condition: Posted Signed By: A.K. Bass Signed: Yes Unit of Sale: Single Unit Region: Utah Continent: North America Country of Origin: United States Material: Cardboard Year Manufactured: 1938 Unit Quantity: 1 Era: Linen (1930s-1940s) Brand/Publisher: Deseret Book Company Type: Printed (Lithograph) Features: Postmarked

Description

Vintage 1938 Provo Canyon Utah Linen Postcard Deseret Book Co. Salt Air Postmark. This captivating vintage postcard features a picturesque view of Provo Canyon, near Provo, Utah, showcasing the majestic Wasatch Mountains, a winding road, and a tranquil body of water. The vibrant colors and textured finish are characteristic of the "C. T. American Art Colored" linen postcard type, a popular printing technique from the era that gives the image a distinctive look and feel. The scene beautifully captures the natural grandeur of one of Utah's most scenic canyons, described on the reverse as having a "hard surfaced road, its lofty mountain peaks, and its clear trout stream." The reverse side of the postcard bears a clear "SALT AIR P.M. 1938 UTAH" postmark, indicating its journey through the mail in the late 1930s. It was published by the Deseret Book Company of Salt Lake City, Utah, a notable regional publisher. The postcard provides a charming glimpse into travel and communication from the past, making it a wonderful addition for collectors of Utah memorabilia, vintage postcards, or those interested in historical American landscapes.

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