Description
Vintage Palm Canyon Palm Springs California Linen Postcard 1949. The image captures the rugged desert landscape with tall palms towering over rocky terrain and a small body of water, evoking the natural beauty and unique ecosystem of the area. This vintage linen postcard features a scenic view of Palm Canyon in Palm Springs, California, showcasing the iconic grove of California Fan palms, the only native date palm of the Western United States. The image captures the rugged desert landscape with tall palms towering over rocky terrain and a small body of water, evoking the natural beauty and unique ecosystem of the area. The postcard is numbered 975 and printed with a linen texture typical of mid-20th century postcards, enhancing its collectible appeal. Manufactured by Longshaw Card Co. of Pasadena, California, this postcard dates back to 1949, as indicated by the clear postmark from Pasadena dated July 22, 1949. The card is addressed and bears a 1 cent U.S. postage stamp featuring George Washington. The back includes a detailed description highlighting the historical significance of the palm grove, estimated to be between 1500 and 2000 years old, surviving fire and time to remain a spectacular natural landmark. This postcard is a fine piece for collectors of California memorabilia, vintage travel postcards, or natural history enthusiasts. 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! 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!