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NEW Vintage 1940s/50s St. Louis Zoo Postcard Set - Complete 22 Pack
Brand new, never used, rare, complete souvenir set of 22 vintage postcards from the Saint Louis Zoological Gardens, dating back to the 1940s–1950s. This collection highlights the zoo's historically famous mid-century "Performing Animal" shows. The set comes complete with its original illustrated paper mailing folder envelope, featuring a vintage graphic of a performing bear on a drum and a designated vintage stamp box.
Excellent / Near-Mint Vintage Condition: All 22 cards are brand new, unposted, and unused with no writing or stamps on the backs. Crisp & Vibrant: The full-color images remain incredibly bright and sharp. The corners are crisp with no major bending, creases, or pinholes. The original outer paper mailer is fully intact with expected, minimal light edge wear from age, but has no major tears or tape.
Imagery Includes:Trained chimpanzees riding unicycles, miniature cars, and motorcycles. Elephant troupes performing synchronized stunts and balancing acts. Dramatic big cat shows featuring trainers with lions, tigers, and pumas. Polar bears, brown bears, and giant gorillas (including the famous Phil) in their historical simulated rock habitats. An incredible, comprehensive find for collectors of vintage circus/animal show ephemera, St. Louis history, or retro mid-century Americana.
The Postcards: Vibrant, full-color vintage photographs depicting retro animal acts, which were massive public attractions mid-century.
Pick up in Cutlerville or will ship at buyers expense
