1916 Balboa California Rocky Coast Lighthouse Postcard Pasadena Postmark

$ 10.55

Type: Printed (Lithograph) City: Balboa Signed: No Unit of Sale: Single Unit Country: United States Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Unit Type: Unit Unit Quantity: 1 Continent: North America Subject: Coastal, Lighthouse, Seascape, Town Year Manufactured: 1916 Time Period Manufactured: 1910-1919 Features: Hand-colored Country of Origin: United States Postage Condition: Posted Brand/Publisher: Geo. P. Wilson brand: Geo. P. Wilson Region: California Number of Items in Set: 1 Era: Divided Back

Description

1916 Balboa California Rocky Coast Lighthouse Postcard Pasadena Postmark. It also bears a unique "PANAMA CALIFORNIA INTERNATIONAL EXPOSITION AT SAN DIEGO 191- " cancellation, highlighting a significant historical event of the period. Published by Geo. Discover a captivating piece of California history with this vintage postcard depicting the rugged Rocky Coast near Balboa, California, with the town visible in the distance. The scene features the dramatic coastline, where waves crash against numerous rock formations, and a distinctive lighthouse structure stands atop a bluff, guiding ships along the Pacific. This early 20th-century postcard captures the serene beauty and untamed nature of Southern California's iconic shoreline. This collectible postcard is a testament to the era, featuring a divided back and a clear "PASADENA SEP 6 730 AM 1916 CAL" postmark, firmly dating its journey through the postal system. It also bears a unique "PANAMA CALIFORNIA INTERNATIONAL EXPOSITION AT SAN DIEGO 191- " cancellation, highlighting a significant historical event of the period. Published by Geo. P. Wilson of Balboa, California, this postcard offers a glimpse into the past, perfect for collectors of California ephemera, lighthouse imagery, or early 20th-century travel memorabilia.