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Up for sale is an authentic, original vintage Real Photo Postcard (RPPC) from 1949 featuring a formal studio portrait of a group of eight young men. The men are sharply dressed in classic late 1940s Eastern European attire, featuring structured suits, patterned collared shirts, and sweaters. A few of the men are wearing pins/badges on their lapels, typical of institutional or political youth groups of the early socialist period in Bulgaria.
Key Details:
• Era: Dated 1949 (Early Communist/Socialist era in Bulgaria)
• Format: Real Photo Postcard (RPPC) with a divided postcard back.
• Subject: Studio group portrait of eight young men.
• Reverse Side: Features a handwritten message in Bulgarian ink script dated 1949 ("1949 год."). The text notes it is from a course or group meeting ("IV-ти Другари" / "III-месечен курс"). Unposted.
• Language: Bulgarian (Cyrillic script).
Condition:
Good vintage condition with normal signs of age, storage, and handling. The photo on the front retains solid contrast and deep tones, with slight silvering along the top border edge and minimal corner wear. The reverse side has natural age toning. Please review both photos carefully to evaluate the exact physical condition.
A wonderful piece of post-WWII Balkan social history and vintage fashion ephemera, perfect for collectors of early European real photo postcards, social history, or historical family photography.
Shipping & Handling:
• Location: Shipped from Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
• Shipping Method: Sent via Economy Shipping.
• Handling Time: Dispatched within 1–2 business days of cleared payment.
• Packaging: Securely packed in a protective waterproof sleeve with rigid cardboard backing to prevent bending or damage during transit.
