{"product_id":"lobstermen-sea-gulls-stonington-maine-postcard-©1970s","title":"Stonington, Maine Lobster Traps and Seagulls on Waterfront Series | Koppel \u0026 Phillips Chrome Era Postcards (Sold Choice)","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage postcards from \u003cem\u003eStonington, Maine\u003c\/em\u003e, both photographed by\u003cstrong\u003e Donald B. Phillips \u003c\/strong\u003eand published by \u003cstrong\u003eAugustus D. Phillips \u0026amp; Son \u003c\/strong\u003eand \u003cstrong\u003eKoppel Color Cards.\u003c\/strong\u003e One card captures \u003cem\u003eworkmen preparing crated lobsters \u003c\/em\u003efor market with fishing boats moored behind them, while the other shows \u003cem\u003egulls perched on a pier\u003c\/em\u003e overlooking the harbor. Together, they offer a vivid look at daily life along the Deer Isle coast — a blend of maritime industry, working waterfronts, and classic Maine scenery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth cards were mailed with handwritten messages in 1979. One has pinholes from bulletin board tacks. They arrive in protective sleeves and are sold individually within this listing. Ideal for collectors of Maine coastal scenes, lobster‑industry ephemera, working harbors, and Donald B. Phillips photography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"736\" data-start=\"418\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSold individually. Choose your postcard using the selector button — each option displays the exact card you will receive. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLobstermen Crates \u0026amp; Workmen\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorkmen loading crated lobsters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFishing boats at moorings; Deer Island Thorofare\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePostmark: August 14, 1979 - Brooksville, Maine\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePostage Stamp: 15c Medallion Roses, affixed and canceled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Very Good to Excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCode #498 | #147721\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGulls Gathering on Pier\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGulls perch on pier overlooking harbor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStonington waterfront scene\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePostmark: August 14, 1979 - Brooksville, Maine\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePostage Stamp: 15c Medallion Roses, affixed and canceled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Good, 3 pinholes from bulletin board tacks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eCode #496 | #147719\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Augustus D. Phillips \u0026 Son | Koppel Color Cards","offers":[{"title":"Lobstermen Crates \u0026 Workmen (#498)","offer_id":43206545539139,"sku":null,"price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gulls Gathering on Pier (#496)","offer_id":43206545571907,"sku":null,"price":3.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0114\/3262\/4186\/files\/Maine_Stonington_Lobstermen_e2f76b85-4669-4156-8fcf-e288d20774e3.jpg?v=1777776445","url":"https:\/\/thetownhouseantiques.com\/products\/lobstermen-sea-gulls-stonington-maine-postcard-%c2%a91970s","provider":"The Townhouse Antiques \u0026 Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}