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Do Any Of You Have Any "Fish Story" Postcards?

 
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rlmstamps2012
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While going through some old postcards, this one jumped out.

Postmarked April 17th, 1924, Tampa Florida.

"When an orange cost less than a cent a piece".




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I have seen a few, but own none. This is a great example. Plus I love the notation on the price of oranges.
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Happy belated birthday smauggie,

This card cancelled Cass Lake, Minn. Aug. 6, 1952.

"How's this for a big fish tale."

"The fish take the initiative here!"



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After those two great fish stories I can only offer a story about to happen...he hopes!

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