14pc Collection of Saint-Nazaire 1910s Maritime Postcards

Collection of early 20th century black and white postcards featuring maritime and industrial views of the port of Saint-Nazaire, France. The group includes various perspectives of the dockyards, trans-Atlantic steamships, harbor cranes, and sailing vessels. Notable subjects include the Vieux Bassin, the Bassin de la Cie Transatlantique, and the transport ship La Loire. Several cards bear the printed mark LL for Levy Fils et Cie, Paris, and others are marked Artaud et Nozais, Imp.-Edit., Nantes. The collection includes a significant World War I Soldier's Mail postcard featuring a printed farewell message from the Y.M.C.A. Secretaries in Saint-Nazaire to departing American soldiers. This specific card bears a circular U.S. Army Postal Service cancellation mark dated July 5, 1919, and is addressed to a recipient in Missoula, Montana. Most cards include printed French captions and standardized Carte Postale reverse formatting. Dimensions: 6"W x 4"H Weight: 2.4 oz Condition Request Condition Report Good.

Estimate:£15

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