First Titanic postcard when

Kalman Tanito · Jan 20, 2004

When was the first postcard advertising the Titanic (probably together with the Olympic) published? I have one postmarked in January, 1911, but I suspect that there must be ones that were put out even before this date.

Kalman

rene bergeron · Jan 20, 2004

Hi Kalman, the first reported postcard advertising Olympic and Titanic was in late 1908. It list the White Star fleet and has Olympic and Titanic as building. I have this postcard in and unsused condition, but Claes-Goran, has this postcard with an early postmark on it. Will post a picture of it tommorow. Hope this help, Rene

Jeremy Lee · Jan 21, 2004

Then the postcard showing H&W's construction of the gantry would be the earliest.

rene bergeron · Jan 21, 2004

Hi Jeremy, the first postcard ADVERTISING Olympic & Titanic, was not of the gantry, but indeed this Carl Ericksson card according to Glaes-Goran's research. They have reproductions of this card signed by Beatrice Sandstom, and it states on the back that this is the first postcard advertising the great liners. I can't seem to able to post the pictures, but will keep on trying. If you want me to send them direct to you let me know. Hope this helps

Jeremy Lee · Feb 12, 2004

Just found a modern repro copy of a Swedish? postcard - with the British and Swedish flags intercrossed, stating at the top - Olympic and Titanic under construction, then on the second line it also states Laurentic and Megantic under construction. The reverse says this was the first Titanic postcard ever printed by WSL agents in 1908.

rene bergeron · Feb 12, 2004

Hi Jeremy, that is the one I was talking about. I will try once again to upload the picture. Thanks Rene

rene bergeron · Feb 12, 2004

It worked, now here is a picture of the back.

Jeremy Lee · Feb 13, 2004

Yes. Rene, this is the one.

Where did you get this original postcard from?

Thanks!

rene bergeron · Feb 13, 2004

Claes-Goran, may still have some. If you are interested I can give you his e-mail, put expect to pay a handsome sum. Rene

Jeremy Lee · Feb 14, 2004

Who's Claes-Goran? Does he have a website or something? Thanks!

Jason D. Tiller · Mar 14, 2004

Hi Jeremy,

Claes-Goran is a Titanic Historian in Stockholm, Sweden.

Click HERE for the Scandinavian Titanic Society and click on "In English", then click on "Board of Directors" for his e-mail.

Best regards,

Jason

Jeremy Lee · Mar 14, 2004

OK! Thanks, Jason!

Jason D. Tiller · Mar 15, 2004

You're welcome Jeremy. Glad I could help.

Hope he has some left.

Best regards,

Jason

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