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Vintage 1916 San Antonio Texas Souvenir Postcard Booklet Folder - Published by Nic. Tengg
Capture a genuine piece of early 20th-century Texas history with this authentic vintage accordion fold postcard booklet, postmarked February 3,1916, in San Antonio, Texas.
Published by the legendary local San Antonio bookseller and stationer Nic. Tengg. It retains its original 2-cent red George Washington postage stamp and handwritten ink address to Durango, Colorado.
The interior unfolds to reveal a series of color-tinted photographic panels showcasing historic San Antonio landmarks, including The Alamo, Mission Concepcion, San Jose Mission, San Juan de Capistrano, City Hall, Bexar County Court House, a Texas Longhorn steer, and night views of Commerce and Houston Streets.
There is a handwritten note on the back cover- Climate beneficial, Jim
A wonderful authentic piece of postal ephemera and Texana history.
Vintage used condition. Postmarked Feb. 3, 1916, with a 2 cent stamp and handwritten address to Durango, Colorado. The exterior envelope displays vintage edge wear, corner softening and handling patina appropriate for a piece over a century old. The interior accordion insert remains intact with vibrant color-tinted imagery. Please review all photos for exact condition.