

Golden Gate International Exposition QSL Card, San Francisco, 1939
1939
$14.95
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Historical Context & Description
This QSL postcard from 1939 features a vibrant design promoting the Golden Gate International Exposition held on Treasure Island in San Francisco Bay. The front of the card includes a bold graphic of the exposition grounds with the Golden Gate Bridge in the background, capturing the excitement of the World's Fair. The card is addressed to Carl G. Strauss in Redfield, South Dakota, and includes a message from Bill, thanking the recipient for a radio contact.
The back of the card is postmarked November 21, 1939, from San Francisco, California, and features a 1-cent green Washington stamp. The postmark includes a Red Cross Roll Call slogan, adding historical interest. The card is in good condition with some corner wear and a small stain in the upper left corner. Back of card reads: "Thx for the SS contact Ob and I surely wud appreciate ur QSL for my was how about it? Best 73's Bill."
Details
- Type
- postcard
- Condition
- good
- Location
- San Francisco, California
Some corner wear, small stain in upper left corner.
All items offered are original period pieces. No reproductions or modern reprints.
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