Lake Eva - Revelstoke National Park British Columbia - Postcard SP24

Scene Details:

• Lake Eva reflecting snow-capped mountain peaks and tall pine/fir trees
• Rocky shoreline in foreground, dramatic overcast sky with clouds
• Snow and glacial patches on mountain slopes behind treeline
• Caption printed below image: "LAKE EVA, REVELSTOKE NATIONAL PARK"
• Publisher: The Gowen Sutton Co., Made in Canada
• Addressed to Mrs. H. B. Jones, 280 East 65th Ave., Vancouver, B.C.
• Written by a traveller passing through Revelstoke, postmarked Calgary, Alberta, Oct 1, 1948

Postal Markings:

• Three green 1-cent King George VI Canadian postage stamps (wartime/early postwar issue, c. 1942–1949)
• Circular date stamp: Calgary, Alberta — Oct 1, 10 PM, 1948
• Handwritten message (cursive): "Dear Mom & Dad — We have just passed Revelstoke. We are really getting on swell, not sick at all. We just finished breakfast and sure enjoyed it. The scenery is just simply marvellous and just makes you think how wonderful our God is in creating such marvellous creation. The sun is shining which makes it that much better. Say 'Hello' to everybody for us & we will write letters on."
• Signed with initials "9BM" top left corner

This card has some light creasing throughout. 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