Five-Ton Albacore Catch Santa Catalina Island California Postcard c1910s

Condition: *Please* use the Hip photo magnifier to check for flaws on each picture, mouse over to zoom and ... Read more about the seller notes *Please* use the Hip photo magnifier to check for flaws on each picture, mouse over to zoom and click to enlarge. Comes from a smoke free home. Common errors from the scanner vs damage are digital lines (usually grey or pink), cutting off the top of the card/words. Condition: Light corner wear, faint crease on upper right, message on reverse (see photos) Read Less about the seller notes

A Five-Ton Catch of Albacore, Santa Catalina Island, California – Remarkable hand-colored postcard showing a large group of fishermen posing proudly with a massive catch of albacore tuna displayed on racks and the ground. This vivid scene captures the early sport fishing culture of Catalina Island. Postmarked December 11, 1913 from Los Angeles with a Christmas Seal stamp. Published by Pacific Novelty Co., San Francisco. ● Type: Divided back postcard, hand-colored ● Subject: Fishermen, albacore tuna, Santa Catalina Island ● Location: Santa Catalina Island, California ● Publisher: Pacific Novelty Co., San Francisco ● Postmark: December 11, 1913 Los Angeles, California ● Condition: Light corner wear, faint crease on upper right, message on reverse (see photos) ● Era: 1910s (postmarked 1913) An incredible collectible for fishing history enthusiasts and Catalina Island ephemera collectors.

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