$15.00
Reservoir Park Toronto Ontario Canada - Pond Bridge Canadian Coat of Arms - Post Card Union of America Registered Member 'We Circle The Globe' Postmark Postcard SP24 as is
Tinted postcard showing a park scene in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, featuring a pond, rustic wooden bridge, and Canadian Coat of Arms emblem. Mailed May 1908 from Toronto to California.
Scene Details:
- Tranquil pond with reflections of surrounding trees
- Rustic wooden footbridge over a stone-edged waterway
- Lush mixed forest with deciduous and coniferous trees in summer foliage
- Figures visible on and near the bridge
- Canadian Coat of Arms embossed medallion in upper right corner with maple leaf wreath
- Handwritten inscription on front: "P. De Courcy / 5.12.05" (likely photographer or sender notation)
- Caption partially visible upper left: "...Park. Toronto, Canada."
- Publisher: A. 780. 55 (printed lower left on back)
Postal Markings:
- Toronto machine cancel: MAY 13, 1908, 9 AM
- Pink circular "Post Card Club" receiver's stamp at left
- 1-cent green stamp, King Edward VII reign
- Addressed to Mrs. H. Langreder, Pozo, San Luis Obispo Co., Cal.
- Handwritten message from Phillip De Courcy, 11 Midland Place, Toronto — mentions receiving a card dated 5.12.05, thanks for the Hillside cards, and sends love from the family
- "Private Post Card" heading with decorative monogram; divided back
This card sold as is due to a small tear/nick at the left middle edge. 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
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