Southern Railway Poster Postcard Early Holiday Summer Comes Soonest

USD 8.97

Condition: Used

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View Southern Railway Poster Postcard Early Holiday Summer Comes Soonest with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. The artwork features a young child with a suitcase looking up in awe at a massive green steam locomotive. A friendly railway worker leans out from the cab, capturing the nostalgic magic of early 20th-century train travel. This charming postcard is a high-quality reproduction of a classic 1936 Southern Railway advertisement poster, which was originally based on an iconic image from the 1920s. The artwork features a young child with a suitcase looking up in awe at a massive green steam locomotive. A friendly railway worker leans out from the cab, capturing the nostalgic magic of early 20th-century train travel. The caption reads, 'I'm taking an early holiday cos I know summer comes soonest in the South,' reflecting the historical marketing efforts to promote rail travel to the English coast. Printed in England by W. S. Cowell Ltd. for the National Railway Museum in York, this card serves as a wonderful piece of transportation memorabilia. The vibrant green of the Southern Railway engine and the warm yellow tones of the background make it a visually striking piece for any collection focused on British steam engines, vintage advertising, or railway history. The back is clean and unposted, featuring the National Railway Museum logo and brief historical context about the original poster's origins. If you choose " FREE " shipping, the card will be sleeved and sent in a thin cardboard mailer using  eBay Standard Envelope (ESE)  tracking. Note that ESE tracking only tracks movement between processing centers and does not provide mailbox-to-mailbox tracking. A " Delivered " or " Out For Delivery " scan indicates that the card has reached the final sorting center prior to your local post office; it may take a few extra days, to a week (& add up to an additional week during Xmas), to reach your mailbox. Expect potential delays of up to 3 weeks within the U.S. Free ESE Shipping Limitations:  The cardboard mailer cannot be marked "Do Not Bend" nor "Hand Cancel" and the card cannot be sandwiched between two pieces of cardboard, as these options disqualify it from ESE shipping. ? Upgraded Shipping - Ground Advantage or Priority: YOU may choose to pay for  Ground Advantage  or  Priority  shipping, during checkout, for added protection, which includes a sturdy, thick mailer and mailbox to mailbox USPS tracking. If you wish to upgrade from ESE to Ground Advantage or Priority shipping after your purchase, please contact me immediately, and I'll provide a link to an eBay listing for you to purchase the additional shipping cost.   Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Postcards & Supplies › Postcards › Topographical Postcards.