Vintage 1956 Lucerne Switzerland RPPC Photo Postcard Swiss Stamps San Antonio For Sale

Charming original vintage black-and-white photographic postcard from Lucerne (Luzern), Switzerland, dated April 4, 1956.

The photograph shows two women seated at a dining table holding a decorated cake during what the handwritten message describes as a “Caravan Tour Party.”

The reverse includes a handwritten travel message describing a typical Swiss dinner, a floor show, views of Lake Lucerne, and the snow-covered Alps.

Also featured on the reverse:

• Restaurant stamp for Rest. Stadt & Rathauskeller, W. E. Dittli, Sternenplatz 3, Luzern
• Original Swiss Helvetia postage stamps
• 1956 postal cancellations
• Addressed to a recipient in San Antonio, Texas
• Approximately 5½ x 3½ inches

A wonderful piece of 1950s travel history with both photographic and handwritten provenance.

This vintage piece has survived for approximately 70 years and does show wear consistent with age, including a lower-left corner tear/crease, edge wear, toning, and light creasing. Please see all photographs, as they are part of the description.

A unique little piece of history ready to be preserved, displayed, collected, or cherished again.