Group of French Compagnie de Navigation Sud-Atlantique Postcards

Collection of vintage maritime postcards published by Money, Gr., Paris, dating from circa 1913-1925. The grouping features steamships from the Compagnie de Navigation Sud-Atlantique, specifically the luxury liners SS Massilia, SS Lutetia, and SS Divona. The collection includes printed scenes of the vessels at sea, entering the port of Bordeaux, and interior views of the ships such as the promenade deck, first-class smoking room terrace, and cafe-terrace. Each card features identifying captions on the front, including Cie DE NAVIGATION SUD-ATLANTIQUE, Paquebot de Luxe MASSILIA, and Paquebot de Luxe LUTETIA. The reverse of each card bears the printed heading CARTE POSTALE and the publisher mark Money, Gr., Paris. Several cards contain handwritten pencil notations including prices such as £5 and £8, and the stock number 2168/72059. One card features a black ink retail stamp for ARTHUR and CLAIRE BLUNDELL, THE OLD SCHOOL, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, HERTS CM23 2NN. 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:£37.75

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