Postcard Althea Gibson (Tennis Champ) Library of Congress Photo Unused NrMINT
Postcard, 4-13/16 in. x 6-1/2 in. Unknown Photographer. Althea Gibson (American, b.1927-).Photo copyright US Library of Congress. Caption: "Althea Gibson became the player who broke the racial barrier in championship tennis. She was a star in the Nxxxx youth leagues in New York by 1943, and five years later she won the women's title for the first of five times. In 1950 she became the first African American to play at the U.S. Open and in 1951 at Wimbleton. Beginning in 1952, she burned up the tournament circuit for three years, sweeping most of the majors including the 1957 Wimbleton, from which this photo is taken, in both 1957 and 1958. Gibson was elected to the National Lawn Tennis Hall of Fame in 1971."Publisher: Pomegranate. Unused. Near MINT. Lower two corners very slightly bumped. NOTE: This is not an original photograph, but rather a postcard reproduction of an historic photo owned by a museum or library. About Shipping and Handling: All postcards are enclosed in protective sleeves. Postcards are mailed First Class. Tracking is now required by eBay, which is why shipping is now over $2 -- tracking requires that even postcards be shipped as a first class PACKAGE -- which is far more expensive than simply mailing as a first class letter. I package with cardstock or heavier weight paper protecting both sides of the card. I am happy to combine shipping if you buy more than one item from me. Please ask for adjusted shipping amount before payment. If you don't ask before payment, I will refund part of the shipping cost to your PayPal account. Normally you will only pay shipping for the first card. My shipping charge includes a small handling and packing materials charge, which covers the cost of the packaging and transportation to a post office. I try to use recycled materials for packaging as practical and possible, but there are going to be some costs involved with packaging. About Feedback: I always post positive feedback and I appreciate your positive feedback in return. If you have any problems at all with your purchase, please contact me so that we can resolve the issue! NOTE: Tracking is not available for INTERNATIONAL shipments. These will continue to be sent via International First Class mail.
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| Return Shipping Will Be Paid By | Seller |
| All Returns Accepted | Returns Accepted |
| Item Must Be Returned Within | 30 Days |
| Refund Will Be Given As | Money Back |
| Country/Region Of Manufacture | United States |
| Theme | Cultures & Ethnicities |
| Region | US - New York |
| Postage Condition | Unposted |
Postcard, 4-13/16 in. x 6-1/2 in. Unknown Photographer. Althea Gibson (American, b.1927-).Photo copyright US Library of Congress. Caption: « Althea Gibson became the player who broke the racial barrier in championship tennis. She was a star in the Nxxxx youth leagues in New York by 1943, and five years later she won the women’s title for the first of five times. In 1950 she became the first African American to play at the U.S. Open and in 1951 at Wimbleton. Beginning in 1952, she burned up the tournament circuit for three years, sweeping most of the majors including the 1957 Wimbleton, from which this photo is taken, in both 1957 and 1958. Gibson was elected to the National Lawn Tennis Hall of Fame in 1971. »Publisher: Pomegranate. Unused. Near MINT. Lower two corners very slightly bumped. NOTE: This is not an original photograph, but rather a postcard reproduction of an historic photo owned by a museum or library. About Shipping and Handling: All postcards are enclosed in protective sleeves. Postcards are mailed First Class. Tracking is now required by eBay, which is why shipping is now over $2 — tracking requires that even postcards be shipped as a first class PACKAGE — which is far more expensive than simply mailing as a first class letter. I package with cardstock or heavier weight paper protecting both sides of the card. I am happy to combine shipping if you buy more than one item from me. Please ask for adjusted shipping amount before payment. If you don’t ask before payment, I will refund part of the shipping cost to your PayPal account. Normally you will only pay shipping for the first card. My shipping charge includes a small handling and packing materials charge, which covers the cost of the packaging and transportation to a post office. I try to use recycled materials for packaging as practical and possible, but there are going to be some costs involved with packaging. About Feedback: I always post positive feedback and I appreciate your positive feedback in return. If you have any problems at all with your purchase, please contact me so that we can resolve the issue! NOTE: Tracking is not available for INTERNATIONAL shipments. These will continue to be sent via International First Class mail.
