Lot of 100+ Vintage Linen Florida Postcards - St. Pete, Miami, St. Augustine, Springs
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This listing is for a fantastic vintage lot of 113 collectible Florida travel and roadside attraction postcards, spanning predominantly the linen and early chrome eras (1930s-1960s).
Mostly Linen cards, a few Chromes. Locations and subjects featured throughout the collection include: - St. Petersburg (approx. 14 cards): Million Dollar Pier, Open Air Bandstand, Williams Park concerts, famous green benches, shuffleboard courts, Gandy Bridge, and waterfront views. - St. Augustine (approx. 12 cards): Oldest School House, Oldest House on St. Francis Street, Fountain of Youth, Ponce de Leon circle, City Gates, and historic monuments. - Silver Springs & Ocala (approx. 10 cards): Glass bottom boats, underwater fairyland, swimming models, Horseshoe Palms, and wildlife feeding. - Miami, Miami Beach & Coral Gables (approx. 14 cards): Venetian Pool, Parrot Jungle, Monkey Jungle, Lost Lake, luxury beach homes, Sand in My Shoes poetry card, and Overseas Highway. - Lake Wales / Bok Singing Tower & Sanctuary (approx. 7 cards): Day and nocturnal views of the famous carillon tower and surrounding gardens. - Sarasota (approx. 5 cards): Jungle Gardens, tropical trails, and flamingos. - Marineland / Marine Studios (approx. 4 cards): Aerial and arena stadium views. - Citrus & Agriculture (approx. 6 cards): Orange groves, orange picking with ladders, Florida gift fruit crates, and Citrus Tower in Clermont. - Other Notable Florida Spots: Cypress Gardens, Daytona Beach Bandshell, Tarpon Springs Sponge Exchange & Fleet, Seminole Indian villages, Everglades tractor transport, Fort Lauderdale Venice canal scenes, giant alligator car novelty card, and more. Condition & Details: - Mix of used (approximately 55 mailed/postmarked or with handwritten messages) and unused (approximately 58 clean/unposted backs). - Most cards are in good to very good vintage condition, exhibiting vibrant colors and typical light corner/edge wear, postal ink, or pencil notations consistent with age. A wonderful, diverse instant collection for Florida ephemera collectors, vintage roadside attraction fans, or resale inventory! |