Vintage Hawaii postcard bundle featuring three black-and-white souvenir postcards from Honolulu and the Hawaiian Islands.
This small ephemera lot includes a Hula Girl postcard, “The Sausage Tree” at the University of Hawaii, and a Night Blooming Cereus Hedge postcard from Honolulu.
Details
∙ Era: Mid-century style; date from approximately the 1930s to the 1950s.
∙ Item type: Vintage postcard bundle / travel ephemera lot
∙ Quantity: 3 postcards
∙ Location / subject: Hawaiian Islands and Honolulu, Hawaii
∙ Materials: Printed paper cardstock
∙ Color: Black-and-white images with cream/ivory postcard borders
∙ Measurements: Approximately 6" x 3.75" each
∙ Finish: Printed photographic-style images on postcard stock
∙ Publisher / mark: K.H. Ltd. visible on postcard backs and/or image marks
∙ Postcard titles shown:
∙ “Hula Girl — Hawaiian Islands”
∙ “The ‘Sausage Tree’ — University of Hawaii — Honolulu, Hawaii”
∙ “Night Blooming Cereus Hedge, Honolulu”
∙ Postally used: No address, stamp, or mailed cancellation seen in photos
Suggested use: Hawaii ephemera collection, postcard collecting, travel display, paper crafting, scrapbook use, or tropical-themed shelf styling
Condition Grade: Good
Positives
∙ Three related Hawaii postcards are included as one small bundle.
∙ Front images and captions are readable.
∙ Backs are unused, with printed postcard layout still visible.
∙ Nice subject mix: Hawaiian culture/travel, University of Hawaii botanical interest, and Honolulu floral scenery.
Issues / Wear
∙ The “Sausage Tree” postcard has visible staining along the top corner/edge area, as shown in the photos.
∙ Light age toning, corner wear, edge wear, and small handling marks are visible.
∙ Some faint pencil marks/pricing notes are visible on the backs.
∙ Minor surface wear and light discoloration are present from age and storage.
See all photos for detail — sold as pictured.
Condition Grade Key
∙ Near Fine — minimal wear; clean.
∙ Very Good — light wear; clean; minor flaws.
∙ Good — noticeable wear.
∙ Fair — heavy wear; complete but worn; priced accordingly.
Collector’s Notes
This bundle has nice appeal for collectors of Hawaii travel ephemera, Honolulu postcards, and tropical botanical subjects. The unused backs make them useful for display or collecting, while the visible wear keeps the bundle honest and approachable.
A small paper trip to old Honolulu, with a hula girl, a flowering cactus hedge, and one very memorable sausage tree.
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Disclaimer
All items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. Photos show the exact condition of each piece—please review them carefully, as they are part of the description.
Care and Handling:
Handle with clean, dry hands. Store upright, out of direct sunlight, at about 68°F and 40–50% relative humidity. Avoid damp areas and extreme temperature swings.
