Mali/Timbuktu – Global Postcard Sales

Total: 16 postcards

Gen. A. Soumare boat on Niger River
This unused card dates from the mid-1960s. Normal slight age discoloration on reverse and a minor corner abrasion. Grade: 2

Code: 20437001
Price: $29.00
Timbuktu, Grand Mosque
Looking for Timbuktu postcards? Two mailed cards are available, each dating from the mid-1960s. One has four stamps and multiple legible Tombouctou postmarks, while the other has two large stamps with multiple legible postcards as well. These mailed cards are exotic and desirable. On that you should trust us, and the prices reflect that. Grades: 1, $129 each

Code: 20437002
Price: $129.00
Gao, multiple views
Multiple views on this Mali postcard, including Tomb of Askia and the Governor’s Palace, of the remote and exotic City of Gao, ca. 1960s, on this unused card. Minor aging and spotting on reverse; front upper left corner gently creased but card is quite clear. Grade: 2

Code: 20437004
Price: $68.00
Timbuktu (Tombouctou) Welcome sign
To western eyes it is hard to imagine anything more exotic than this mid-1960s postcard. It was mailed from Timbuktu, has four stamps and multiple legible postmarks. The most minor corner abrasion but really a spectacular, brilliant addition to any collection. In fact, we don’t really want to sell it, and that’s partly why it is so expensive. But if you really want it, here it is. Grade: 1

Code: 20437005
Price: $399.00
Bamako, the market
Two cards are available, dating from mid-1960s. One (Grade: 1, $16) was never mailed and is in superb condition apart from the beginning of age on reverse. The other was mailed, has four stamps and legible postmark. One corner is noticeably bent but photo is clear (Grade: 3, $24).

Code: 20437008
Price: $24.00
Timbuktu, view
Two Timbuktu postcards from the mid-1960s are available. Both were mailed. Each has four intact stamps and multiple legible postmarks. Each has very minor edge/corner abrasion. One (Grade: 2, $89) has an equally minor fold in upper right front corner. The other (Grade: 1, $129) has no fold. Beautiful and exotic postcards.

Code: 20437009
Price: $89.00
Djenne Mosque, Mopti
This mid-60s card was mailed and has four stamps intact, with partly legible postmarks. Slight edge abrasion but no significant damage, and very nice to look at when you consider the scope of the building–and where it is. Grade: 1

Code: 20437010
Price: $34.00
Bamako, Grand Mosque
Card was never mailed, and apart from normal aging on reverse is not at all damaged. Grade: 1

Code: 20437011
Price: $29.00
Bamako, L’Artisanat
Sepia card from early 20th century, a quiet time. This card is unused and the only real signs of handling are minor abrasions around the margin. Grade: 2

Code: 20437012
Price: $38.00
Bamako, Le Monument aux Morts
This antique sepia postcard was never mailed and is in absolutely terrific condition for its age. Grade: 1

Code: 20437013
Price: $34.00
River Niger shore
Two cards are available. One was never mailed, and has minor edge abrasion (Grade: 2, $9). The other was mailed from Bamako in 1968, has four stamps intact and legible postmark (Grade: 2, $19).

Code: 20437014
Price: $19.00
Mopti, Mosque
Card is from the mid-1960s, though were it not for seeing the top of a car, it could be from the mid-1560s. Card was never mailed, has minimal edge abrasion, and likewise minimal aging on reverse. Grade: 1

Code: 20437016
Price: $7.50
Bamako, Les Travaux Publics – La Direction
Unused sepia Garnier postcard, minor edge abrasion and album indentation. What must it have been like to live in Bamako then? Grade: 3

Code: 20437018
Price: $24.00
Afternoon on the Niger River
Atmospheric old (early 20th cent.) sepia card in superb condition for the age. Never mailed, very nice. Grade: 1

Code: 20437019
Price: $27.00
Danseurs Dogons
The card was fully written and addressed in 1977, but not postally used. Grade: 4

Code: 20437020
Price: $3.00
Tombouctou
Unused Iris card M200046. Now tell us: who doesn’t want a postcard from Timbuktu for their collection? And the card is a lot cheaper than going there. Grade: 1

Code: 20437021
Price: $12.00

Total: 16 postcards