Collection of 25 Vintage Real Photo Travel Souvenir Cards - Circa 1930 - Quebec, The Hague, & European Gardens

A collection of 25 miniature 'Real Photo' souvenir views, likely compiled by a traveler in the late 1920s or early 1930s. The lot is a mixture of North American and European destinations, featuring high-contrast, glossy black-and-white imagery.

Key Features:
+++ Format: 'Real Photo' (silver gelatin) prints on glossy stock with white borders. These were professionally produced souvenir items, distinct from amateur snapshots.
+++ Identified Locations:
Quebec City, Canada: Chateau Frontenac, The Basilica, Franciscan Nuns. The Hague, Netherlands: The Peace Palace (Vredespaleis).
Unidentified European Views: Various formal gardens (possibly Versailles or Sanssouci), statues, and palaces.

Physical Specs:
+++ Date: Circa 1930s
+++ Dimensions: Each card approx. 3.5 x 3 inches.
+++ Quantity: 25 cards.

Condition: Very Good -- The photos are crisp with sharp contrast. As is typical with vintage 'Real Photo' paper, there is a slight natural curl to the cards. No rips, tears, or heavy foxing. A few with perimeter spotting.

Before the rise of cheap personal color photography, tourists relied on these high-quality miniature prints to document their 'Grand Tours.'

They offer a glimpse into interwar tourism, capturing landmarks like the Chateau Frontenac shortly after its main tower was completed (1924).

Item #21472

Price: $24.00