$17.50
British Columbia 100th Birthday Party 1858-1958 - A Century to Celebrate - Postcard SP24
Vintage postcard promoting British Columbia's 100th Birthday Party centennial celebrations, 1858–1958, titled "A Century to Celebrate."
Scene Details:
- Comic-style front image combining a black-and-white photograph of a man fishing with a cartoon character caught in a net
- Speech bubbles read: "You're Invited to Join Us" and "All Caught Up by a Beautiful Party"
- Promotional box in upper right: "British Columbia's 100th Birthday Party 1858–1958 — A Century to Celebrate" in red and black text
- Back text describes BC's founding at Fort Langley by Sir James Douglas on November 19th, 1858
- References year-long centenary celebrations including pageants, festivals, gold rush jamborees, and sporting events
- Printed "Litho'd in Canada"; undivided address side with "Place Stamp Here" box
- Unused — no stamp, no address, no message
Please zoom into and look closely at the front and back photos to view condition, and feel free to send me a message if you have any questions. Thank you, D