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Vintage printed postcard depicting the ocean liner Columbus underway through waves, with two orange funnels and the vessel’s name visible on the bow. The reverse identifies Norddeutscher Lloyd Bremen and carries a Cuban stamp with a Habana cancellation dated 1937.
Important Details
- Subject: Columbus ocean liner
- Location: Ocean scene; Habana, Cuba, postal cancellation
- Type/Era: Printed postcard; Pre-War era, with divided back
- Theme: Transportation and nautical
- Publisher: Bibliographisches Institut A.G., Leipzig
- Printed Code: IV.37.
- Postal Use: Posted, with Cuban stamp and 1937 cancellation
The handwritten message mentions arriving at Havana and learning to rhumba. The postcard is addressed to Stockley, Delaware, U.S.A. The postal date documents use rather than an exact manufacture year.
Condition
Pre-owned vintage postcard with corner and edge wear, age-related toning, scattered spotting and discoloration, and a visible crease near the upper-left front corner. Handwritten message and address, Cuban stamp, and postal cancellations on the back. Please review both photos for the exact condition.
Who Is It For
Suitable for collectors of ocean liners, Norddeutscher Lloyd postcards, maritime illustrations, and Cuban postal history.
Exact Item
You will receive the exact postcard shown. Please review the front and back photos carefully for details and condition.
