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Vintage California Missions Map Fray Junipero Serra Postcard Curt Teich. Thank you for visiting! This item is in stock and usually ships within 1 business day of your purchase. It will be shipped via ebay Standard Envelope which provides tracking information when it passes through the sorting machines for First Class mail. USPS workers have no way of scanning the barcode on the label. When it marks it as "out for delivery or delivered" it means it has arrived at your local sorting center, not your home address. Depending on your local postal route, it may take several days yet to arrive at your home. Also, consider possible weather delays in the actual time the service takes. Feel free to write if you have any questions. Explore the rich history of California with this vintage postcard, beautifully depicting the iconic California Missions. The front features a detailed map illustrating the locations of all twenty-one missions and chapels, each accompanied by a charming individual illustration and its founding date. Central to the design is a portrait of Fray Junipero Serra, the revered figure instrumental in their establishment, alongside his birth and death years. This collectible postcard is a product of Curt Teich & Co., Inc., a renowned publisher known for their high-quality 'Colortone' printing, which brings vibrant hues and intricate detail to the historical subject matter. The card showcases a comprehensive overview of these significant landmarks, from San Diego de Alcala in the south to San Francisco Solano in the north, offering a visual journey through California's Spanish colonial past. It's a perfect item for collectors of Americana, California history, or vintage travel ephemera.