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Victory Chimes – Three‑Masted Schooner Maine | Eastern Illustrating Vintage Chrome Postcards[poi (Sold choice)

Victory Chimes – Three‑Masted Schooner Maine | Eastern Illustrating Vintage Chrome Postcards[poi (Sold choice)

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AT A GLANCE

Title:
"Victory Chimes"
Publisher:
Eastern Illustrating
Type:
Standard Size Postcard (3 ½” x 5 ½”)
Subject:
Schooner ship
Style:
Documentary, maritime photography
Circa:
1975; posted 1979
Print type:
Photochrome print
Color:
Glossy
Postcard:
Chrome
Photographer:
Hastings
Location:
Coast of Maine USA
Notes:
Code: M1037 | KV7457-A

Vintage 1975 postcard featuring the three‑masted schooner Victory Chimes, one of the last surviving vessels of her kind still in operation. Published by Eastern Illustrating of Camden Harbor, Maine, and photographed by Hastings, the image shows the schooner under full sail on calm blue water, her white canvas catching the light as passengers enjoy a classic Maine windjammer cruise. The bright sky and scattered clouds frame the vessel in a timeless maritime portrait.

Both cards have a scalloped deckle edge. One card is unused and unposted, while the other has a handwritten message and is postmarked and cancelled.

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Victory Chimes Unposted | Unused

  • Excellent condition

Victory Chimes Posted | Stamped & Cancelled

  • Condition: Very good; light wear on corners
  • Postmarked Rockland Maine August 1979
  • Affixed and canceled USA 15c Medallion Roses postage stamp

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