A collection of vintage colour lithographic postcards depicting various animals and scenes from the gardens of the Zoological Society of London at Regent’s Park. The illustrations represent a wide variety of species, including leopards, giraffes, lions, rhinoceros, elands, polar bears, penguins, and flamingos. Several cards document historical zoo practices, featuring visitors, including children, riding elephants and camels led by keepers. The cards are housed within clear plastic album sleeves. The printed text includes institutional information reading From the Gardens of The Zoological Society of London Regent’s Park LONDON N.W. and the publisher mark H.J. SCHULTZ & CO., FINE ART PRINTERS, LONDON AND NEW YORK. Specific titles visible on the cards include ELANDS, GIRAFFES AT THE ZOO, ELEPHANTS AT THE ZOO, and ELEPHANTS ETC. ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS. Some examples are further marked Copyright, property of the Zoological Society of London. The illustrations are rendered in a vibrant lithographic style characteristic of the early to mid-20th century.
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