La Vie aux Champs La Fille du Braconnier France - Country Life Poacher's Daughter - Postcard SP24 as is

Tinted genre scene postcard from the "La Vie aux Champs" (Country Life) series, titled "La Fille du Braconnier" (The Poacher's Daughter). Published by Héliotypie Dugas, France. Used, with a handwritten French message.

Scene Details:

• Tinted photograph of a woman in a dark hooded cloak and plaid dress standing against a large gnarled tree, holding a wicker basket
• Man in dark jacket, flat cap, and suspenders standing beside her, one hand resting on the tree
• Hunting dog lying at the man's feet
• Milk can on the ground at left
• Second figure in the background at left, partially obscured by trees
• Lush woodland setting with moss-covered ground
• Publisher credit on right edge: "Héliotypie Dugas"
• Caption lower left: "La Vie aux Champs — La Fille du Braconnier"

Postal Markings:

• Used — no stamp or postmark visible
• Addressed to: M. Alia (partial address)
• Handwritten French message: "Bonjour, ma chère; comment allez-vous aujourd'hui et qu'est-ce que vous faites? Il a plu ici aujourd'hui. Votre père." (Hello, my dear; how are you today and what are you doing? It rained here today. Your father.)
• "Carte Postale" heading; divided back with "Partie réservée à la correspondance" and "Adresse du destinataire" fields
• Pencil notation "25-" upper left corner of back

This unique card sold as is due to a small indent (possible puncture) at teh left corner region. Please zoom into and look closely at the front and back photos to view condition, and feel free to send me a message if you have any questions. Thank you, D