Vintage Trinidad British West Indies Postcards – Lot of 12
Offered is a collection of 12 original vintage color postcards featuring scenic landscapes, historic landmarks, tropical vegetation, and everyday life in Trinidad, British West Indies (B.W.I.).
The collection includes:
Sunset in Gulf of Paria – Scenic sunset over the water with sailboats.
Cocoanut Palms – Tropical coconut grove along the shoreline, with two people visible.
Cocoanut Palms – Another copy of the same tropical shoreline scene.
Cocoanut Palms – Vertical view of palm trees beside the water with small boats.
Rope Tree – Large twisting tropical tree with a person standing nearby for scale.
Pitch Lake – Historic scene showing visitors standing near Trinidad's famous natural asphalt lake.
Cocoanut Picker – A worker climbing a coconut palm tree.
A Garden, St. Anns – Colorful garden with flowering trees and a winding pathway.
Blue Basin – Tropical waterfall surrounded by lush vegetation.
Queen's Park Hotel – Historic hotel building and grounds in Trinidad.
East Indian Huts – Historic scene featuring traditional thatched dwellings and local residents.
Boca Mono – Scenic coastal passage between hills overlooking the water.
Most postcards were published by Muir Marshall & Co., Port of Spain, Trinidad. One features publisher information for the Port-of-Spain business Paynter's.
The postcards feature the historic British West Indies (B.W.I.) designation and appear to date from the early 20th century, although exact publication dates have not been verified.
All 12 appear unused and unposted, with blank backs and no handwritten correspondence.
Condition: Good overall vintage condition with expected age-related wear, including edge and corner wear, minor creasing, surface marks, and toning. Some cards show more noticeable discoloration or paper wear on the reverse. Please examine all photographs for exact condition.
An interesting collection for enthusiasts of Caribbean history, Trinidad and Tobago, British colonial-era postcards, tropical scenery, and vintage travel memorabilia.
Sold as one lot of 12 vintage postcards. You will receive the exact cards pictured.