Royal Palms Inn - Phoenix, AZ - 1954

Here's a wonderful aerial view of the Royal Palms Inn, Phoenix, Arizona. On Camelback Road, the Inn is noted for its Old World treasures and the beautiful tile work in patios, walks and pool, according to the description.

The linen card is identified as Genuine Curteich-Chicago and was distributed by Lollesgard Specialty Co., 805½ No. 1st Ave., Phoenix.

It has a divided back with both message and address. The two-cent stamp is postmarked 1954 with a 'Give Red Cross Fund' postmark. Very pretty!
 

Maricopa Court House - Phoenix, AZ

Here's a great view of the Maricopa County Court House, Phoenix, Arizona, surrounded by gorgeous palm trees and vintage cars! Located on West Washington St. between First and Second Ave., the building cost $2.225 million to build.

It has a divided back with both message and address. The two-cent stamp is postmarked in 1954.

The linen card is identified as Genuine Curteich-Chicago and was distributed by Lollesgard Specialty Co., Tucson and Phoenix. It's a nice view of this impressive old building!
 

Out Wickenburg Way - Highway 60, Arizona

Here's a neat desert and mountains view distributed by Lollesgard Specialty Co., Tucson and Phoenix, Arizona. It is a Genuine Curteich-Chicago card.

Cactus, blooming plants and gorgeous clouds make it look quite inviting!

The card has a divided back with canceled one cent stamp and a Phoenix postmark from 1951. There are both address and message handwritten here.
 

San Juan Capistrano Mission, Souvenir Folder
This vintage folder, probably from the 1930s-40s, features ten fantastic postcard views of the MISSION OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO – CALIFORNIA!

The cards are ‘C. T. Photocolorit’ and were distributed by Western Publishing & Novelty Co., Los Angeles. The stamp box notes that postage for the folder would be 1.5 cents and the linen cards are perforated for removal.

Cards included here are Campanario, Stone Church and Garden; Mission Garden; Old Chapel Arches; Altar in Serra Chapel; Campanario and Sacred Garden; East Corridor; Front Corridor; Vestibule of Serra Church; The Patio and Spanish Garden; and Front Corridor.

The Mission, in Orange County, was founded in 1776 by Father Junipero Serra and contains the oldest church building in the state. It was established for the purpose of civilizing the Indians and teaching them Christian religion.

The materials used in construction include boulders, adobe, sandstone, iron, mortar, tile and raw-hide – all of which are shown in beautiful combinations here!

The folder is in Good+ condition, with no defects at all on the cards inside. The covers show some edge/corner wear and have a small tear on the flap which closes the set. All in all, though, it’s a great one! (4654)

Publisher: Curt Teich
ISBN: None  

SEQUOIA NATL PARK, General's Hwy, RP

Real photo card of the General's Highway in Sequoia National Park. Kodak paper dates it to about 1950.

The card is unused with a divided back. We see no defects here beyond slightly blunted corners and slight discoloration at bottom. (t2530)
 

Mission San Juan Capistrano Garden, Pigeons

The Mission Garden Mission San Juan Capistrano, CA, is shown on this nice old linen postcard.

Flowers bloom profusely at all seasons in the beautiful old-fashioned garden in front of the mission.

In the background may be seen part of the Front Corridor, Companario or bell wall and in the distance the ruins of the great Stone Church.

The card is unused with a divided back and a nice deckle edging. Stamp box calls for a one cent stamp.
 

Water Lilies & Palms, Southern CA Park

Palm trees, water lilies and a variety of other blooming and foliage plants are shown in this Typical Park Scene in Southern California.

The card is from Western Publishing and Novelty Co., Los Angeles, CA. The divided back has a message written but there is no address nor stamp.
 

Tennis, Hotel Claremont, Berkeley CA

These are the tennis courts at the Hotel Claremont - high atop the Oakland-Berkeley Hills about 20 minutes from San Francisco. "Rates from $2.50!"

Card has message and address on reverse, with one-cent stamp and 1948 postmark. We see no defects here beyond slightly blunted corners. (t2342)
 

Call of the Trail - 1930s Rockies

"An Inviting Road in the Rockies" is the title of this great 1930s postcard. At bottom of front is poem, "The Call of the Trail": "The call of the wild is not over the sea "It comes from the west, the Trail is free "My automobile is the castle key "That opens the western world to me. "The sweep of the hills in their distant view "Nor the roll of the plains I never knew. "Till the Call of the Trail lured me out to view "The wonderful spots where the west is new."

Card has a divided back with message, address and cancelled one-cent stamp with 1930s postmark. No defects beyond corner blunting and slight edge wear.
 

Vintage Railroad - Ogden Canyon

Here's a great vintage view of Ogden Canyon, Utah, with railroad cars marked "Ogden Canyon" evidently carrying tourists through the area.

The card was published during wartime, with the "See Europe is you will But See America First" logo on reverse. There's also a great description of the Canyon here!

The postcard is a nice one -- unused with a divided back and only slight corner blunting.