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1973 Chester Higgins Jr. COACH TRAIN GHANA Vintage Black Americana Postcard
Offering a rare vintage postcard featuring an iconic photograph by renowned photographer Chester Higgins Jr. Titled 'COACH TRAIN, GHANA, 1973', this striking black and white image captures a solitary figure in traditional attire seated within a train coach, gazing out the window. The postcard is copyrighted 1987 by Chester Higgins Jr. / Fotobio NYC. This piece is a significant collectible for enthusiasts of Black Americana, African history, photography, and vintage postcards. It is in excellent condition, suitable for display or collection. Please examine all photos for precise condition.

Amos Paul Kennedy Jr Sista Said 40 Jumbo Postcards Black Women Wisdom Box Set
Amos Paul Kennedy Jr. Sista Said postcard set features two sets of 20 jumbo postcards, totaling 40 cards, showcasing the wisdom of Black women in social justice and the arts. Each card presents an inspiring quotation from figures like Sojourner Truth, Rosa Parks, Harriet Tubman, and Nina Simone, set against unique, vibrant letterpress-style backgrounds. Housed in a sturdy keepsake box, these original artworks highlight a rich legacy of strength and creativity. Measurements: • Box Height: 9" • Box Width: 6.25"

Early 1900s Post Card with Black Family 'King Of Cotton'
The product is an early 1900s postcard featuring a black family with the title 'King Of Cotton'. This postcard captures a moment in history, showcasing a family within the context of Black Americana culture. The theme of cultures and ethnicities is evident in this collectible item, offering a glimpse into the lives and experiences of African Americans during that time period. The fact that it has been posted adds an extra element of authenticity and historical significance to the piece.

Vintage 1949 Chicago~Altgeld Gardens~African American Housing~Christmas Postcard
We understand that unusual circumstances may arise, and we're happy to work with you whenever possible. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~.

Bessie Smith Blues Vocalist Vintage Style Postcard Black Americana Pomegranate
Offer a piece of music history with this collectible postcard featuring the legendary 'Empress of the Blues,' Bessie Smith (1899-1937). This postcard showcases a captivating black and white image of Smith, capturing her iconic presence as a blues vocalist. Produced by Pomegranate Publications, it's a tribute to a pivotal figure in Black American culture and music. Ideal for collectors of Black Americana, blues music memorabilia, or vintage-style postcards. The card is in excellent, unused condition, perfect for display or adding to a collection.

Vintage Christmas Greetings Postcard No. 2363 1919 Clarksville PA
This is a vintage Christmas Greetings postcard, identified by the catalog number No. 2363. 16 des. The postcard features a festive design with a Christmas garland, berries, and small birds, accompanied by a holiday poem on the front. The back is marked "POST CARD" and "CHRISTMAS GREETINGS" and includes a handwritten message and address. It bears a clear postmark from Clarksville, PA, dated 6 19 (likely June 1919), and states "Made in U. S. A.". This postcard is a charming piece of Black Americana, reflecting early 20th-century holiday sentiments and postal history. It is made from cardstock and measures approximately 5.5 inches by 3.5 inches. The design and text are printed, with additional handwritten correspondence. This listing includes the single postcard as pictured.

Vintage Sorrento Italy Panorama Postcard Black & White Unposted
Country of Origin: Italy.

1972 Chester Higgins Jr. DipoBo Festival Ghana Postcard Black Americana Vintage
Vintage postcard featuring a powerful black and white photograph by Chester Higgins Jr. from the 1972 DipoBo Festival in Ghana. The image captures a group of women in traditional attire, depicting a vibrant cultural scene. This collectible postcard is a significant piece of Black Americana, showcasing African heritage and celebration. Perfect for collectors of ethnic memorabilia, photography, and vintage postcards.

Zora Neale Hurston Photo Postcard Carl Van Vechten Black Americana Pomegranate
This professional eBay listing offers a compelling postcard featuring an iconic portrait of Zora Neale Hurston, the renowned American novelist and writer (1903-1960). The image is a striking black and white photograph captured by the celebrated Carl Van Vechten (1880-1964). This postcard is a tribute to a pivotal figure in American literature and the Harlem Renaissance. The reverse side provides details about the subject, photographer, publisher (Photogeneration Publications, Rohner Park, CA), and its origin from the Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division. It is noted as 'PRINTED IN KOREA'. A valuable collectible for enthusiasts of Black Americana, literary history, and photography.

Old Print Factory Stuck-On-You Note Cards Victorian Style Reproduction Black Boy
Especially if it arrives broken, defective, or not to your liking in any way.

Vintage Firenze Panorama Postcard Made in Italy Unposted SM 132
The text "FIRENZE Panorama" is printed on the front. It also includes the identifier "SM 132.". Specifications: Panorama view of Florence, Italy.

Vintage Florence Italy Postcard Ponte Vecchio Cityscape Made in Italy
The text on the front reads "Firenze - Veduta dei lungarni coi Ponti: Vecchio, S. Trinita, Carraia e di Ferro alle Cascine".

Vintage Postcard June Twilight Landscape Poem The Krapp Co. 9813 Unposted
N. Y., featuring a beautiful "JUNE TWILIGHT" landscape scene.

Interracial Couple Feeding Pigeons in St. Mark's Square Venice Italy RPPC
In an era of rigid social barriers, this image of a sophisticated couple traveling together on a "Grand Tour" is a powerful and unusual piece of social and Black history. The Black man, on the right, is sharply dressed in a dark suit, a white shirt, and a light-colored boater hat.

Vintage c1907 Postcard~African American Activist Nannie Burroughs~Louisville, KY
Halftone photo / litho of Nannie H. Burroughs and "Chums". We understand that unusual circumstances may arise, and we're happy to work with you whenever possible. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~.

Vintage Postcard of Black Family in Front of Their Home. Titled 'Seven Up'
The vintage postcard depicts a Black family in front of their home called 'Seven Up' during the White Border era. It captures a snapshot of African American culture and ethnicity from the early 20th century, making it a unique and valuable collectible item for those interested in history and diverse communities. This postcard provides a glimpse into the past and offers a piece of cultural significance that can be cherished and appreciated for years to come. I posted.

Vintage 1903 Detroit Photographic Gettysburg Statues Postcard 7232
Specifications: Catalog Number 7232; Features Major General Winfield S. Hancock and Major General Geo.

Vintage VALENTINE'S Postcard Art Galleries Park Terrace Glasgow 1944 Posted
This is a vintage Valentine's Post Card featuring "Art Galleries from Park Terrace, Glasgow." The postcard showcases a historical sepia-toned view of the art galleries and surrounding parkland in Glasgow, Scotland, reflecting an early 20th-century aesthetic. The postcard is made from cardstock paper and carries the identifier "99178" on the front. The reverse side is clearly marked "VALENTINE'S POST CARD" with their logo and copyright information: "POST CARD. COPYRIGHT. DUNDEE AND LONDON. VALENTINE & SONS, LTD., LTHS." It bears a postmark dated "JUN 28 1944" from Edinburgh, indicating its era and use. The postcard measures approximately 5.5 inches by 3.5 inches. This listing includes the single postcard as pictured, complete with its original handwritten message and stamp.

Antique 1903 White House Postcard Detroit Photographic Co. Washington DC Posted

Vintage Palmer Hall Northfield Seminary Postcard 1931 Posted Albertype Co.
Location: East Northfield, Massachusetts.

Vintage S W Equest Thanksgiving Day Turkey Postcard 1910 Posted Series 104

Vintage E.G. Sherman Still Life Fruit Art Postcard Unposted
The artist's signature, "E.G. Sherman," is partially visible on the bottom right of the artwork.

Vintage Postcard Royal Clarence Hotel Exeter England

Vintage New Orleans Fan Window Governor Claiborne Home Postcard Curteich

Vintage New Orleans Postcard St. Louis Cemetery All Saints Day 2860
It features a stamp box with the letters K and C, and the text "PLACE STAMP HERE". • Identifiers: 2860.

Vintage Postcard Tivoli Villa d'Este Terrazza Italy Roma
Villa d'Este. Terrazza.'. and includes a circular 'ROMA' logo. The sepia-toned image captures the classic architectural and natural beauty of the historic Italian site. Country of Origin: Italy.

Vintage Frith's Norwich Cathedral Postcard 88938 England 1947 Posted
This is a vintage postcard from Frith's Series featuring a sepia-toned image of Norwich Cathedral, S.E. The card is numbered 88938 and bears the copyright of F. Frith & Co, Ltd, Reigate. The reverse side of the postcard indicates it was printed in England and includes a handwritten message dated September 30, 1947, along with three British postage revenue stamps. This listing includes one vintage postcard as pictured, showcasing the historical architecture of Norwich Cathedral. The postcard's design reflects the early to mid-20th-century aesthetic, making it a collectible item for enthusiasts of vintage postcards, British history, and Frith's photography. The card is made of standard postcard paper/cardstock.

Vintage Postcard Florence Italy Palazzo Pretorio Museo Nazionale Made in Italy
The image depicts the staircase in the courtyard (La scala nel cortile) and is noted as being from the 13th century (XIII secolo). This piece captures a historical architectural landmark from Florence.

Antique Sepia RPPC African American Men Formal Attire Vintage Photo Postcard

Watching The Steamboat Undivided Back Vintage RPPC Postcard Black Workers
The product is a vintage real photo postcard featuring an image of black workers on a steamboat. The postcard belongs to the era of divided back postcards, which were produced between 1907-1915. This collectible piece captures a moment in history, showcasing a glimpse of cultural and ethnic diversity during that time period. Perfect for collectors interested in black Americana and vintage postcard photography, this item offers a unique and historical snapshot of the past. Excellent condition.

Beniah and Dry Geese Antique African American Postcard 1910
Waiting for Dashboard

Group of 2 Antique Southern Plantation Labor Postcards Asheville c1900s

Vintage Previzzi Landscape Postcard Garden Trees Italian Publisher
This suggests an Italian origin or publisher.

Vintage 1907 Crawford Notch White Mountains NH Postcard Posted Detroit
The image captures the rugged beauty of the mountain pass with a railway line winding through it. Specifications: Image of Crawford Notch, White Mountains, N.H.

Vintage Real Photo Postcard RPPC Campione d'Italia Piazza Roma 1937 Posted
It was published by Ditta G. Mayr Lugano.

Vintage Regnor Brothers Postcard Massachusetts General Hospital Boston MA
It includes the mark of "REGNOR BROTHERS, INC." with the slogan "FROM COAST TO COAST" and locations listed as "BOSTON MASS. LOS ANGELES CAL.". along with "TRADE MARK.". The colors suggest an older, possibly hand-tinted, printed image, capturing a historical representation of the landmark.

Vintage Antoine's Restaurant New Orleans Postcard Established 1840 Louisiana
Antoine's is noted as "The Oldest French Restaurant in New Orleans In The Heart of the Vieux Carre'.".

Vintage Curteich-Chicago Adelina Patti House Postcard New Orleans LA
It was distributed by A. Hirschwitz of New Orleans, LA. The back includes a designated space for a "ONE CENT STAMP" and the identifier "1B-H2678". Country of Origin: USA (Curteich-Chicago, New Orleans).

African American History Postcards Lot of 3 Children & Family c1907–1915
All three cards feature divided backs, consistent with production during the 1907–1915 period.

Love Blooms In The Cotton Field Sweet Couple in Dixieland Unposted Postcard
The product is a sweet couple in a cotton field setting, capturing a moment of love and joy in the heart of Dixieland. This unposted postcard serves as a glimpse into the cultural and ethnic tapestry of the region, showcasing a picturesque scene that reflects the charm and hues of Black Americana. Perfect for collectors or those looking to add a touch of nostalgia and historical significance to their postcard collection. Very good condition. Unposted.