Description
Original “The Coast Line – Along the Road of a Thousand Wonders” souvenir folding postcard folder, circa 1912, featuring a striking image of The Shore Line Limited train on the cover. This beautifully preserved example includes a full accordion-style strip of vivid color lithographs showcasing California’s dramatic coastline, mountain passes, and scenic stops along the famed Southern Pacific Railroad route.
Marked in vintage penmanship on the cover with “G.O.H. 1912,” this folder is a real piece of early American travel history – promoting the luxury and adventure of West Coast rail travel during the golden era of trains.
Key Points That Make This Rare and Valuable:
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Authentic dated 1912 example with original vintage handwriting
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Features The Shore Line Limited – a luxury train promoted by Southern Pacific
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Complete accordion-fold postcard strip with rich color lithography
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“Road of a Thousand Wonders” campaign was a major tourism effort of the era
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Very Good condition – clean, intact, folds properly, no interior writing
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Collectible crossover appeal: railroad ephemera, vintage postcards, California history
This is a standout piece of railroad promotional material and West Coast travel memorabilia, increasingly hard to find in such condition. Ideal for collectors of vintage trains, postcards, or Golden Age tourism.
Ships carefully packaged. Questions welcome.
