Vintage 1972 Montego Bay Jamaica Postcard Overlooking Bay Photo by John Prased
$ 2.64
Description
Vintage 1972 Montego Bay Jamaica Postcard Overlooking Bay Photo by John Prased. The front features a stunning panoramic view, "Overlooking Montego Bay," captured by photographer John Prased. Discover the vibrant beauty of Montego Bay, Jamaica, with this captivating vintage postcard from 1972. The front features a stunning panoramic view, "Overlooking Montego Bay," captured by photographer John Prased. Lush tropical foliage with vivid red and pink flowers frames the foreground, leading your eye to the bustling city below and the tranquil blue waters of the bay, all set against a backdrop of distant mountains. This postcard perfectly encapsulates the picturesque charm and burgeoning tourism of Jamaica in the early 1970s. The reverse side reveals a wealth of historical detail, including a 45c Jamaica stamp featuring a mosquito and the encouraging slogan "BUILD Jamaica / BUILD TOURISM." A clear Montego Bay postmark dated January 19 (year implied by copyright) confirms its journey. Published by The Novelty Trading Co., Ltd. of Kingston, Jamaica, and manufactured by Sixties Color Canada, this piece is a testament to the era's printing techniques. The detailed description of Montego Bay as Jamaica's second-largest city and a rapidly developing commercial and tourism hub adds significant historical context, making this a wonderful collectible for enthusiasts of Caribbean history, travel memorabilia, or vintage photography.
