Ottawa - Ontario - Library of Parliament - Postcard SP24

Vintage postcard captioned “The Library, House of Commons. Ottawa, Canada,” showing the Library of Parliament with its steep roof and Gothic architectural details.

Scene Details:

• Library building with pointed windows, stone buttresses and a tall roof topped by a finial.
• Adjacent Parliament buildings visible at right.
• Lawns, flower beds, benches and intersecting paths in the foreground.

Postal Markings:

• Green Canadian one-cent stamp with a circular cancellation.
• Pencil message thanking the recipient for a letter, signed Arthur.
• Handwritten address to Miss Edna Griffin in Ottawa; parts of the street address are faint.
• Divided back headed “Private Post Card,” with correspondence and address instructions.
• Printed reference “A. 780. 252.” on the back.

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