Vintage Union Oil Point Lobos Coastline and 17 similar items

This vintage postcard from Union Oil Company features a stunning natural color lithograph of the rugged coastline at Point Lobos, located four miles south of Carmel, California. The image captures the dramatic rocky cliffs and Pacific Ocean waves of this renowned California State Park, created to protect the largest native grove of Monterey Cypress trees. The postcard showcases the scenic beauty and unique geography of Point Lobos, famous for its spectacular coastline and tranquil ocean vistas. Published by Union Oil Company as part of their "Natural Color Scenes of the West" series, this postcard invites collectors and travelers to "Tour the West This Year With 76 Gasoline." The back of the card includes descriptive text about the location, a designated one-cent stamp box, and the printed code 47-A-23, indicating a mid-20th century era likely around the 1940s to 1950s. The postcard is a classic example of chrome lithography, prized by collectors for its vivid color and glossy finish. It is a desirable collectible for enthusiasts of California landmarks, vintage travel memorabilia, and historical postcards.