This is a set of ten vintage Chile Panoramica postcards featuring scenes from across Chile, including Santiago, Valparaiso, Rancagua, Ovalle, Puerto Montt, Buin and other locations. These extended length cards measure slightly more than 3.5 inches tall and approximately 7 inches long.
Each postcard includes handwriting, with one card postmarked. The remaining cards contain written requests for a book called Aventuras en Memoria sent to a Chicago address. This creates a rare and fascinating thematic set of related correspondence from mid twentieth century Chile.
Scenes Featured
- Santiago street scenes plazas and civic buildings
- Valparaiso harbor and hillside views
- Rancagua Plaza de Armas and monument
- Puerto Montt river and waterfall region
- Ovalle cathedral area
- Buin Laguna del Tranque
- Night view of Avenida B O Higgins Santiago
Condition
All cards show noticeable edge creasing. One card is postmarked.
Details
- Set of 10 original postcards
- Publisher: Coda y Cia Vina del Mar and other Chilean publishers
- Size: Approximately 3.5 by 7 inches
- Theme: Chile city views landscapes correspondence group
- Era: Mid twentieth century
