Paris - Colonne de Juillet - France Postcard SP24

Vintage postcard showing the Colonne de Juillet in Paris, captioned “52. PARIS - Colonne de Juillet.” The street-level view includes the column's decorative base, surrounding buildings, and pedestrians.

Scene Details:

• Tall column topped by a winged figure, with an ornate capital and substantial pedestal.
• People walking across the square and buildings in the background.
• Extensive handwritten French message around the monument on the front.
• Purple “17 RUE MONGE” marking at the lower edge.

Postal Markings:

• Red French 10-centime stamp affixed to the lower left of the front, with a circular cancellation.
• Undivided address back printed “Carte Postale” and “Ce côté est exclusivement réservé à l'adresse.”
• Addressed to Mademoiselle Berthe Guyon, 14 Avenue Laval, Montreal, Canada.
• Handwritten “Imprimé au dos” above the address-side heading.
• Purple G. Dellmarre marking with 17 Rue Monge, Paris (5e Arrt) 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