Vintage Cartagena Colombia "Pezqueria de Crespo" Fishing Beach Postcard
$ 5.28
Description
Vintage Cartagena Colombia "Pezqueria de Crespo" Fishing Beach Postcard. The front features a scenic view of "Pezqueria de Crespo," depicting a serene beach bustling with local life. The hand-colored appearance of the image enhances its nostalgic charm, highlighting the tranquil beauty of the Colombian coastline. Thank you for visiting! This item is in stock and usually ships within 1 business day of your purchase. It will be shipped via ebay Standard Envelope which provides tracking information when it passes through the sorting machines for First Class mail. USPS workers have no way of scanning the barcode on the label. When it marks it as "out for delivery or delivered" it means it has arrived at your local sorting center, not your home address. Depending on your local postal route, it may take several days yet to arrive at your home. Also, consider possible weather delays in the actual time the service takes. Feel free to write if you have any questions. Discover a fascinating glimpse into early 20th-century Cartagena, Colombia, with this captivating vintage postcard. The front features a scenic view of "Pezqueria de Crespo," depicting a serene beach bustling with local life. Several traditional fishing boats, likely canoes, rest on the sandy shore and in the gentle waves, while figures of people gather around them, suggesting a daily fishing operation or community activity. The hand-colored appearance of the image enhances its nostalgic charm, highlighting the tranquil beauty of the Colombian coastline. This collectible piece was published by Editores Alfaro & Lynch, a notable name in postcard production for the region. The reverse side clearly identifies its origin as Cartagena, Rep. Colombia, and features a classic divided back design, characteristic of postcards from the early 1900s. This unposted card offers a pristine window into the past, perfect for collectors of South American history, Colombian ephemera, or those with an interest in vintage coastal scenes and fishing culture. It's a unique artifact showcasing the historical landscape and daily life of Cartagena.
