Olympic / Titanic Postcard Circa 1912
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A pre-sinking (1912) Olympic / Titanic sepia comparison. This is an unused postcard featuring a scale comparison of the White Star Line's premier steamships against enormous monuments and buildings from around the world, captioned: "Surpassing The Greatest Buildings and Memorials of Earth, The White Star Line's New Triple-screw Steamers, the Olympic & Titanic, Largest and Finest in the World.” A list on the reverse identifies the other images as the Bunker Hill Monument, Public Building, Washington Monument, Metropolitan Tower, New Woolworth Building, Cologne Cathedral, Great Pyramid, and St. Peter's Church.
Dimensions: 3.5" tall x 5.5" wide
This is from the collection originally assembled by nautical historian and author, Mark Warren. Mr. Warren searched the world for the finest examples of each of the items in his collection. Accordingly, unless condition issues are noted, the items in this collection should be assumed to be in very fine condition. For specific condition questions, please contact Guernsey's.
Dimensions: 3.5" tall x 5.5" wide
This is from the collection originally assembled by nautical historian and author, Mark Warren. Mr. Warren searched the world for the finest examples of each of the items in his collection. Accordingly, unless condition issues are noted, the items in this collection should be assumed to be in very fine condition. For specific condition questions, please contact Guernsey's.
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Olympic / Titanic Postcard Circa 1912
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