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Vintage Bardell Miniature Post Cards – 18 Phototone Views of San Francisco
Offered is a vintage boxed set of Bardell Miniature Post Cards featuring 18 Phototone Views of San Francisco, California.
The original illustrated holder is clearly marked:
BARDELL MINIATURE POST CARDS
18 PHOTOTONE VIEWS
SAN FRANCISCO
San Francisco Views Included
The set features a wonderful selection of historic San Francisco scenes and landmarks, including views such as:
* Cliff House, Beach and Golden Gate Park
* Alcatraz Island – San Francisco Bay
* Chinatown – San Francisco
* Golden Gate Park
* Municipal Pool
* San Francisco city and skyline views
* Palace of the Legion of Honor
* Golden Gate area views
* Beach and waterfront scenes
* Other historic San Francisco landmarks
The miniature cards feature period photographic images and retain their original postcard format, with printed “From” and “To” areas on the backs.
Original Box / Holder
The original miniature postcard holder is included and is an important part of the appeal of this set. The box shows attractive age, patina, and wear consistent with its vintage age.
The cards and box make this an interesting piece of San Francisco travel and souvenir history, documenting landmarks and scenery from an earlier era.
Collector Appeal
A great item for collectors of:
* Vintage San Francisco postcards
* California history
* San Francisco memorabilia
* Vintage travel souvenirs
* Miniature postcards
* Phototone postcards
* Historic city views
* Golden Gate Park memorabilia
* Alcatraz memorabilia
* Chinatown / San Francisco ephemera
* Early photographic postcards
Condition
The postcards and original holder show age-related wear, toning, edge/corner wear, and handling consistent with their age. The original box has additional wear and surface aging. Please examine all photographs carefully for condition and to see exactly which views are included.
The actual vintage set pictured is the set you will receive.
A wonderful original boxed San Francisco souvenir set with 18 miniature Phototone views — a great addition to a postcard, California history, or San Francisco memorabilia collection.
