Up for sale is an authentic, beautifully vibrantvintage linen postcardtitled\"Indian Camp in the Mountains - Watching the Signal Fire\"(Card No. 936).The front showcases a colorful, detailed illustration of a Native American camp nestled among mountains, with a line of figures on horseback looking out across the landscape near a cluster of teepees. It features the signature crisp texture and rich color palette unique to mid-century linen postcards printed using the\"C.T. Art-Colortone\"process.Back Details:
- Includes a pre-printed historical paragraph reading:\"In the \'West\' are grouped the most stalwart remnants of the great Indian tribes who made frontier history...\"
- PostmarkedJuly 7, 1952, from Ogden, Utah.
- Features a hand-written letter in ink addressed to South Bend, Indiana, with the message:\"Stopped here for ten minutes this morning—quite different from the time when your mother was here. You can add this to your collection...\"
- Franked withtwo 1-Cent green George Washington US postage stamps.
- Displays a distinctive red auxiliary ink stamp on the left edge:\"THIS IS THE MAIL FOR WHICH YOU SENT POSTAGE.\"
- Published jointly by the famousCurt Teich Co.andSanborn Souvenir Co., Denver, Colo.(Production code OA-H982).
Condition:
Good vintage condition. The colorful linen front remains bright with clear details. The reverse side shows natural age toning and some minor ink smudging from postal handling. Very light edge and corner wear consistent with a post-carried item from 1952. Please carefully review the high-resolution photographs to inspect the card\'s exact condition.
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