Collection of 10 Compagnie de Navigation Sud-Atlantique Antique Postcards

Collection of 10 antique French maritime postcards documenting the early 20th-century ocean liners of the Compagnie de Navigation Sud-Atlantique. The grouping features printed exterior and interior views of several prominent paquebots, including the SS Lutetia, SS Massilia, SS Gallia, La Gascogne, and Bretagne. The collection includes a card titled "Guerre Navale 1914-15-1916" referencing the wartime service of the SS Lutetia, as well as two interior views of the SS Massilia showing "Le Salon de the" and "Le Fumoir." Several cards identify the publisher as "Marcel Delboy, phototypie, Bordeaux" or by the initials "M. D." The items bear French "Semeuse" postage stamps in 10c red and 5c green denominations, with postmarks from locations including Bordeaux, Dakar, and Buenos Aires. Extensive handwritten correspondence in French ink is present on the reverse of most cards, with dates ranging between 1913 and 1920. Ten pieces total. 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.

Estimate:£15.1

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