Vintage Photochrome Postcard Lake Trout Newfound Lake NH 1958 Koppel For Sale
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Vintage Photochrome Postcard Lake Trout Newfound Lake NH 1958 Koppel: $4.75
This vintage photochrome postcard features an impressive Lake Trout caught in Newfound Lake, Bristol, New Hampshire. The image captures Albert C. Staples from Attleboro, Massachusetts, proudly holding the record-setting fish caught on April 24, 1958. The trout measures 39½ inches in length, 24½ inches in girth, and weighs 28½ pounds, marking it as the largest Lake Trout taken in New Hampshire since 1901. The postcard beautifully showcases the angler’s achievement with vivid color and detail, typical of photochrome prints produced from 1939 onward.Published by Forward\'s Color Productions of Arlington, Vermont, and printed by Koppel Color Cards of Hawthorne, New Jersey, this unposted postcard is a collectible piece for fishing enthusiasts and postcard collectors alike. The back includes detailed text describing the historic catch, adding to its authenticity and appeal. The postcard’s chrome finish enhances the rich, lifelike colors, making it a standout addition to any collection of vintage outdoor or angling memorabilia.
