GREAT WHITE SANDS NATIONAL MONUMENT, ALAMOGORDO, N.M.

Description: Normal 0 false false false EN-US JA AR-SA GREAT WHITE SANDS NATIONAL MONUMENT, ALAMOGORDO, N.M. – 1935-36 Linen Postcards. These 2 postcards each measures 3½ by 5½ inches and are in good condition, see scans. Back of first postcard: THE GREAT WHITE SANDS A NATIONAL MONUMENT NEAR ALAMOGORDO, N.M. – Really not sand at all but 176,000 acres of crystallized gypsum, white as snow, windblown and rippled. This is the only area of its kind in the world and is freely ranked with the Grand Canyon and Carlsbad in its marvelous splendor and beauty. – PHOTO FURNISHED BY THE ALAMOGORDO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WITH THE CO-OPERATION OF THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE. - DISTRIBUTED BY J.R. WILLIS, P.O. BOX 665, ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – “C.T. ART-COLORTONE DE LUXE” MADE ONLY BY CURT TEICH & CO., INC., CHICAGO, U.S.A. – 5A-H2555. The Production Number dates this postcard to 1935. Back of second postcard: THE GREAT WHITE SANDS, A NATIONAL MONUMENT NEAR ALAMOGORDO, N.M. – The only area of its kind in the world, composed of crystallized gypsum and one of the wonders of the Southwest. The mile high Sacramento Mts. in the background, the dunes from 75 to 100 ft. in height, and the vegetation struggling to keep its head above the encroaching sand are all well shown in this picture. - PHOTO FURNISHED BY THE ALAMOGORDO C. OF C. WITH THE CO-OPERATION OF THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE. - DISTRIBUTED BY J.R. WILLIS, P.O. BOX 665, ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – “C.T. ART-COLORTONE DE LUXE” MADE ONLY BY CURT TEICH & CO., INC., CHICAGO, U.S.A. – 6A-H2766. The Production Number dates this postcard to 1936. Please look at the scans and you will have a better of idea of the condition of our postcards. If you have questions, or want more pictures, please email us and be sure to check our other auctions for other interesting items. Buyer pays S&H of $1.00 in the United States. I only use Ebay’s Global Shipping Program, no other international shipping. If you purchase more than one postcard, please don't pay until I send you an invoice. We will combine shipping costs for multiple purchases.THANKS FOR LOOKING!!!

Price: 3 USD

Location: Rogersville, Missouri

End Time: 2024-11-23T00:45:01.000Z

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