London - Buckingham Palace - Crowds at Palace Gates - Postcard SP24

Vintage postcard showing Buckingham Palace in London with crowds gathered outside the palace gates. Printed caption “280 LONDON. - Buckingham Palace. - LL.”

Scene Details:

• Broad view of the palace façade, ornate entrance gates, railings, and gate pillars.
• Large gathering outside the gates, with pedestrians and bicycles in the foreground.
• Flag flying above the palace.
• Printed card number 280 and LL marking.

Postal Markings:

• Two green British halfpenny King Edward VII stamps.
• London circular cancellations dated July 20, 1908.
• Handwritten message reads “This is where the King lives,” followed by initials.
• Addressed to Mrs. L. S. Hackney, 1619 Wellesley Ave., St. Paul, Minnesota, U.S.A.
• Divided back with printed correspondence and address instructions.

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