Collection of French Maritime Postcards and Postal Covers

A collection of French maritime and philatelic ephemera from the mid-20th century. The group includes several printed and real photo postcards depicting the steamship L'Atlantique of the Compagnie de Navigation Sud-Atlantique, with views of the ship at sea, first-class cabin interiors, and the vessel in dry dock at Saint-Nazaire. One postcard reverse features a printed mark reading Edition Marcel Delboy, 39, Rue de la Rousselle, Bordeaux. The collection features several postal covers including a 1939 maiden voyage cover for the Paquebot Pasteur with a commemorative cachet documenting travel from France to the United States; a 1932 registered cover postmarked Bordeaux addressed to the Banco do Brazil in Rio de Janeiro with a red registration label R 289 and a red wax seal on the reverse; and a 1956 first day cover for the Charles Tellier commemorative stamp postmarked Amiens. Various postal markings are present, including St Nazaire-Sur-Loire and Bordeaux. Dimensions: See Desc. Provenance: Museum of Miami Collection, known for its extensive archives, manuscripts, and visual materials documenting the region's history. Condition Request Condition Report Good.

Estimation:€17.83

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