(5 1/2 x 3 1/2 In) This is an original vintage New Orleans News Co., E. C. Kropp Co. postcard from the 1940s. It shows an aerial view of the Mississippi River Crescent at New Orleans, Louisiana.

"The winding path of the Mississippi River at New Orleans and the huge crescent from which the city gets its title as "Crescent City", are here clearly shown. The river continues on its sinuous journey to the Gulf of Mexico, 107 miles below the city.", reads the description printed on the back.

"June 13/47 - Darling Wendy xxxx Thank you ever so for your nice letter which I got on the train when I opened my bag. Shall be thinking of you + Bill on Sunday + wishing I could be there too. Love -oo- Daddy - xxx xxx xxx", reads the note written on the back.

The postcard is used and is in VERY GOOD condition, wear at the edges, blunted corner tips, a few minor creases.

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Mississippi River Crescent - New Orleans, La - Postcard, c. 1940s