Grizzly Giant Yosemite Mariposa Grove Sequoia Tree Postcard 1972 California

USD 5.00

Condition: Used

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View Grizzly Giant Yosemite Mariposa Grove Sequoia Tree Postcard 1972 California with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. This iconic natural wonder resides in the historic Mariposa Grove within Yosemite National Park, California. The photograph was taken by Ray Foster, with color by Mike Roberts of Berkeley, California. Discover the awe-inspiring Grizzly Giant, one of the oldest and largest living sequoia trees, captured in a vibrant color postcard from 1972. This iconic natural wonder resides in the historic Mariposa Grove within Yosemite National Park, California. The front of the postcard features a striking photograph of the massive tree, with several individuals standing at its base, providing a powerful sense of scale against its colossal trunk. A detailed sign highlights its impressive statistics, including an estimated age of 3800 years, a towering height of 209 feet, and a greatest base diameter of 34.7 feet. This collectible chrome postcard offers a vivid glimpse into the past, showcasing the grandeur of the Grizzly Giant. The reverse side confirms its identity as the oldest tree in Mariposa Grove and provides publishing details, noting it was distributed by Bob Ball of Visalia, California. The photograph was taken by Ray Foster, with color by Mike Roberts of Berkeley, California. This piece is a wonderful addition for collectors of Yosemite memorabilia, nature photography, or vintage California travel souvenirs. Welcome to  Five Dollar Postcards , the premier destination for vintage postcard enthusiasts! Our store offers a vast collection of rare and unique postcards from all over the world! All our postcards are priced at $5 each with BUY MORE, SAVE MORE! Buy 5 cards, get   Good condition with wear expected of age and intended use.  Edges and corners may have slight damage and artwork could have minor flaws. Scanning anomalies (straight lines) may be present in the images which are not present on the actual item. Light staining/foxing may be present. See photos for a more complete understanding regarding condition and please send any questions you may have my way! *Shipped via eBay Standard Envelope Be sure to check out more great antique/vintage postcards and ephemera in my other store  New To You Provisions! Thank you for your purchase! ***ATTENTION POSTCARD ENTHUSIASTS! Your item will be shipped using the eBay Standard Envelope service provided by eBay, which provides rudimentary tracking for your purchase. While the service provides location updates, it only updates when the item passes through a sorting machine located at a USPS “hub” or post office. Your postal carrier has no way to scan the barcode to update tracking information. If your tracking shows “out for delivery” or “delivered” , it means the item has arrived at your local sorting center and is on its way to your delivery address. Depending on your postal route, it could take several more days for it to arrive at its final destination and total delivery time may take up to two full weeks . Additionally, in accordance with ESE requirements, all postcards will be shipped in a flexible heavy cardstock envelope with no rigid backer. Should you have an issue with delivery, please contact Five Dollar Postcards before opening a case with eBay . Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Postcards & Supplies › Postcards › Topographical Postcards.