Scenic View of Mount Marathon Seward Alaska Vintage Postcard
$4.99
Condition: Pre-owned. With mild edgewear. Typical. This vintage postcard features a vibrant photochrome image of Mount Marathon rising 4,603 feet above the town of Seward, Alaska. The scenic view captures the lush ... Read More
Condition: Pre-owned. With mild edgewear. Typical.
This vintage postcard features a vibrant photochrome image of Mount Marathon rising 4,603 feet above the town of Seward, Alaska. The scenic view captures the lush greenery, scattered snow patches on the mountain, and quaint houses nestled at the base, evoking the natural beauty and charm of this iconic Alaskan location. The postcard is from the 1960s, specifically between 1960-1969, showcasing the distinctive color lithograph printing technique typical of that era.Published by the C.P. Johnston Company in Seattle and produced by Mike Roberts Color Productions in Oakland, CA, this postcard is part of the Continental Card series, known for its scalloped edges and high-quality photochrome imagery. Mount Marathon is famous for the annual July 4th Endurance Race, a celebrated local event, and Seward also hosts the Silver Salmon Derby each August, adding historical and cultural significance to this collectible postcard. This piece is a licensed reprint and measures the continental standard size of 6 x 4 inches, ideal for collectors of Alaskan memorabilia or vintage travel postcards.
This vintage postcard features a vibrant photochrome image of Mount Marathon rising 4,603 feet above the town of Seward, Alaska. The scenic view captures the lush greenery, scattered snow patches on the mountain, and quaint houses nestled at the base, evoking the natural beauty and charm of this iconic Alaskan location. The postcard is from the 1960s, specifically between 1960-1969, showcasing the distinctive color lithograph printing technique typical of that era.Published by the C.P. Johnston Company in Seattle and produced by Mike Roberts Color Productions in Oakland, CA, this postcard is part of the Continental Card series, known for its scalloped edges and high-quality photochrome imagery. Mount Marathon is famous for the annual July 4th Endurance Race, a celebrated local event, and Seward also hosts the Silver Salmon Derby each August, adding historical and cultural significance to this collectible postcard. This piece is a licensed reprint and measures the continental standard size of 6 x 4 inches, ideal for collectors of Alaskan memorabilia or vintage travel postcards.
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