Raccoon Wildlife Postcard 1990s Swiss Chromolux 4-Language Canadian Stamp Fis...

"RARE MULTI-LANGUAGE WILDLIFE POSTCARD - RACCOON WITH CANADIAN FISHING STORY!

You're viewing a vanishing piece of postal history combining exceptional Swiss printing quality with North American wildlife and an authentic Canadian fishing adventure.

Description

This exceptional chrome postcard features a beautifully photographed raccoon (Procyon lotor) in its natural habitat perfectly capturing the essence of this iconic North American mammal.

The raccoon is shown in profile standing on a rock at the water's edge its distinctive masked face and ringed tail clearly visible against a natural backdrop of grasses and trees.

Produced using the premium Chromolux printing process by Swiss publisher Engadin Press AG the image quality showcases exceptional detail in the raccoon's fur pattern and physical characteristics.

What makes this card truly special is the multi-language identification in four different languages - English (Raccoon) Latin (Procyon lotor L.) German (Waschbär) and French (Raton laveur).

The photograph credited to 'Foto Reinhard ' demonstrates exceptional wildlife photography techniques with perfect natural lighting that highlights the raccoon's distinctive features.

This fascinating combination of European printing expertise applied to North American wildlife creates a unique cross-cultural collectible that bridges continental boundaries.

Historical Significance

The card captures an authentic slice of 1990s Canadian travel and outdoor adventure through both its wildlife imagery and personal message.

The handwritten note on reverse provides a vivid firsthand account of a Canadian fishing expedition mentioning a '30-inch pike' caught in northern Canada and the challenges of 'terrible mosquitos.'

The 37-cent Canadian postage stamp featuring a wooden plow design adds a distinctly Canadian historical element to this international production.

This postcard represents the golden age of international postcard exchange before digital photography and social media transformed how travelers shared their experiences.

The multi-language labeling reflects the international appreciation for North American wildlife and the global nature of natural history collecting during this period.

Wildlife postcards like this served an important educational role helping people around the world learn about species from other continents in the pre-internet era.

Condition

This postcard is in good used condition showing the authentic character that comes from actually traveling through the postal system - a genuine artifact of communication rather than a pristine but never-used specimen.

The front image maintains excellent color reproduction with natural tones that accurately capture the raccoon's appearance in the wild.

There is a thin red horizontal line visible across the raccoon's body which appears to be a printing artifact rather than damage common in certain Chromolux printing runs from this period.

The card shows expected postal wear with slight yellowing around the edges and minor corner rounding consistent with its journey from Canada to Ohio.

The message side displays a clear handwritten note postmark (July 10 1990s) and intact Canadian stamp - all desirable features for postal history collectors.

Age/Era

This modern chrome postcard dates to the early 1990s based on the postmark (July 10) and the 37-cent Canadian stamp design.

The card represents the final decade of traditional postcard communication before email and digital sharing would dramatically reduce the sending of physical postcards.

The premium Chromolux printing process was at its zenith during this period representing the highest quality commercial postcard production before digital printing methods became dominant.

The Swiss-Canadian connection demonstrates the international nature of high-quality postcard production in the pre-digital era.

The early 1990s represent an interesting transitional period in wildlife appreciation as environmental awareness was growing globally but before the full digital documentation of wildlife became ubiquitous.

Rarity

While wildlife postcards were produced in reasonable quantities during this era finding examples with such specific documentation of Canadian fishing adventures is increasingly uncommon.

The multi-language format makes this more desirable than single-language wildlife cards appealing to collectors from multiple countries and linguistic backgrounds.

Used postcards with interesting detailed messages are becoming increasingly scarce in today's collector market as most surviving examples tend to be unused stock.

The Swiss-Canadian connection creates cross-category collecting appeal that transcends typical wildlife postcard categorization.

Cards printed by Engadin Press with the Chromolux process are recognized for their superior quality and are specifically sought after by discerning collectors.

As physical postcards continue to vanish from the marketplace replaced by digital images these tangible connections to wildlife appreciation become increasingly rare ephemera.

Collector's Note

This postcard offers exceptional cross-category appeal - valuable to collectors of wildlife raccoons specifically Canadian postal history fishing memorabilia and Swiss printing.

The detailed fishing story on the reverse adds narrative value that elevates this beyond a simple wildlife image - it captures a moment in time when people traveled to northern Canada for outdoor adventures.

The raccoon is one of North America's most charismatic and recognizable mammals making it perennially popular among wildlife collectors.

The combination of European printing quality with North American subject matter creates international collecting appeal that transcends regional boundaries.

When this postcard is gone it's gone forever - there is a strictly finite supply of these wildlife time capsules and they're disappearing from the marketplace with each passing year.

Shipping Information

This postcard will be carefully packaged in an archival-quality sleeve inside a rigid mailer to ensure it arrives in the same condition shown.

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Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a perfect piece of wildlife postal history before it vanishes forever!"

 _gsrx_vers_1723 (GS 9.9.3 (1723))

Condition: Used

Offered by Gosla Antiques & Collectibles, purveyors of antiquities, curiosities and collectible wares. Dispatched from Pennsylvania, United States, with tracking.