Overlooking Caracas Capital of Venezuela Stereoview Keystone View Co. 1920s For Sale
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Overlooking Caracas Capital of Venezuela Stereoview Keystone View Co. 1920s: $24.99
Discover a captivating piece of history with this antique stereoview card, titled "OVERLOOKING CARACAS, CAPITAL OF VENEZUELA." This stereograph offers a striking 3D perspective of Caracas, the bustling commercial and political heart of Venezuela, nestled within a beautiful valley surrounded by towering mountains. The scene prominently features a distinct church structure in the midground, with the sprawling cityscape extending across the landscape.Published by the renowned Keystone View Company, a leading manufacturer and publisher with offices in Meadville, Pa., New York, N.Y., Chicago, Ill., and London, England, this stereoview is identified by view numbers T275 and V21890. The card itself is a classic curved mount stereoview, made of sturdy cardboard, and measures approximately 7 inches wide. The front of the card also bears the phrase "The Land Where It Is Always Summer." The reverse side provides a detailed, informative description about Caracas, discussing its population, architecture, and historical significance, including its role as the birthplace of Simon Bolivar, "The Liberator" of South America. It also references the Battle of Ayacucho in 1824 and its centennial celebration in 1924, placing this Keystone stereoview firmly in the early 20th-century era of global travel photography. This stereoview is an excellent collectible for enthusiasts of vintage 3D views, geographic history, and Keystone stereographs.
