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**Title:**
Vintage Teotihuacan Mexico Real Photo Postcard Lot 9 RPPC Rituals Osuna RMG
**Description:**
For sale is an exceptional, historically rich 9-card collection of original vintage black-and-white real photo postcards (RPPC) documenting the ancient Mesoamerican archeological site of Teotihuacan along with historic landmarks in Mexico.
This lot features sharp, professional darkroom photography from renowned mid-century Mexican studios, including rare cultural pageant reenactments captured directly on the ancient steps of the pyramids.
**Cards Included in the 9-Card Collection:**
1. **Maguey Plants & Volcano:** Striking landscape showcasing large Agave/Maguey plants behind a stone wall with a snow-capped mountain peak in the distance.
2. **Basilica of Guadalupe Altar:** Detailed interior view showcasing the ornate grand altar. Captioned: "1248. ALTAR DE LA VIRGEN DE GUADALUPE MEXICO. THE ALTAR OF THE VIRGIN OF GUADALUPE."
3. **Temple of Quetzalcoatl Carvings (Osuna Studio):** High-contrast close-up of the ancient carved serpent heads. Marked "1240 OSUNA MEX."
4. **Entrega de la Princesa Reenactment:** Dramatic historical pageant showing costumed performers on a stone platform. Captioned: "ENTREGA DE LA PRINCESA AL GUERRERO TRIUNFANTE - TEOTIHUACAN. - MEXICO. 958-X."
5. **High Priests & Warriors Performance:** Exceptional lineup of performers in elaborate indigenous attire and headdresses. Captioned: "969-X MEXICO. DIOSES - SACERDOTES Y GUERREROS - TEOTIHUACAN. HIGH PRIESTS, GODS AND WARRIORS."
6. **Pyramid of the Moon Landscape:** Vertical perspective of the pyramid framed by a prominent Yucca/Joshua tree. Captioned: "PIRAMIDE OF THE MOON / SAN JUAN TEOTIHUACAN."
7. **Templo de Quetzalcoatl Wall (Osuna Studio):** Architectural angle of the feathered serpent tiers. Marked "1239 OSUNA MEX."
8. **Temple of Quetzalcoatl Ceremonial Steps:** Striking high-angle view looking down the main staircase. Captioned: "CIVILIZACION TOLTECA, TEMPLE OF QUETZALCOATL, TEOTIHUACAN, MEX. R.M.G."
9. **Pyramid of the Sun (RMG Studio):** Expansive wide-angle view of the massive pre-Columbian temple structure. Captioned: "CIVILIZACION TOLTECA, TEMPLO DEL SOL, TEOTIHUACAN, MEX. R.M.G."
**Item Specifics:**
* **Era:** Real Photo Postcard (circa 1940s–1960s)
* **Size:** Standard topographical (approx. 3.5" x 5.5" each)
* **Backing Details:** Unused / Unposted "Tarjeta Postal" backing on crisp Kodak photographic paper stock (featuring the dashed "Papel Sello Kodak" stamp box).
**Condition:**
Excellent vintage condition. All nine cards retain marvelous photographic clarity, rich silver-halide contrast, and completely clean, unwritten reverse sides. Margins are bright and clean, and the structural corners remain sharp with minimal storage shelf-wear from age (please evaluate the high-resolution images closely to verify exact condition details).
An outstanding ready-made architectural and anthropological archive perfect for collectors of Mexican history, indigenous heritage, pre-Columbian architecture, or specialized real photo postcards. Shipped securely together in individual protective sleeves.
