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Vintage 1916 Joseph F. Mikulec Autographed RPPC Photo Postcard - Signed Global Long Distance WalkerDescription:
Up for sale is a rare, historically fascinating piece of early 20th-century travel lore and autograph history! This is an original vintage real photo promotional postcard featuring the legendary Croatian-American long-distance walker, Joseph F. Mikulec.Known worldwide as the ultimate \"Globe-Trotter,\" Mikulec walked hundreds of thousands of miles across six continents starting in the early 1900s. Along his journey, he carried a legendary 60-pound album to gather signatures from over 60,000 famous world figures, including six U.S. Presidents, Nikola
Tesla Referral, and Thomas Edison. To fund his massive transcontinental journeys, Mikulec supported himself entirely by selling these custom portrait postcards of himself to onlookers.The Autograph:
The reverse features an incredible, massive, and highly stylized original fountain pen autograph reading \"Jos. F. Mikulec\", boldly hand-dated \"June 27, 1916\".A premier addition for collectors of unique historic autographs, world travel ephemera, or early 20th-century celebrity culture!Measurements:
- Standard vintage postcard size (Approx. 5 1/2\" x 3 1/2\")
Condition Notes:
Fair to good vintage condition overall. The signature side is remarkably clean, bold, and entirely free of album residue or smudging. The front photo side features sharp facial clarity and rich contrast. Please note there is a prominent spot of surface paper/cardboard loss along the center of the top border on the front side (clearly visible in the photos). The corners show minor rounding and light storage wear.Ships safely. Please feel free to reach out with any questions!
