Vintage Philippines Postcard Magellan\'s Monument Mactan Island Cebu P.I. For Sale

This vintage divided back era postcard depicts the Magellan\'s Monument (captioned as Magallane\'s) located on Mactan Island, Cebu, Philippine Islands. The scene shows the tall stone obelisk monument behind an ornate iron fence, surrounded by tropical greenery. The back includes a handwritten message dated Oct 20 mentioning Camp Overton and sailing for Zamboanga. A significant historical view from the early American colonial period in the Philippines.

• Era: Divided Back
• Category: Hand Colored
• Location/Subject: Mactan Island, Cebu, Philippines
• Publisher: Unstated
• Condition: Very Good; unposted with handwritten message on reverse. Light corner wear and minor foxing spots on both sides. No creases.
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