South African War Monument - Quebec City - 1907 Postcard SP24

Scene Details:

• Bronze equestrian statue of a soldier on a rearing horse atop a tall stone pedestal
• Pedestal inscription reads "Paardeberg" on the front face
• Text on pedestal: "To Commemorate the Heroic Canadians who fell in the South African War and to honour the Valour of their Comrades"
• Bare deciduous trees visible in the background, suggesting late autumn or winter
• Large stone building with turrets visible in the background right
• Handwritten inscription on front: "Charlotte" and "27 Avril 1907"
• Caption at bottom: "Monument to the Canadian Soldiers who fell in the South African War"
• Publisher: Illustrated Post Card Co.

Postal Markings:

• Stamp: Red two-cent King Edward VII Canadian stamp, upper right corner of front
• Circular date stamp (sending): Partially legible — Aug 27, 5 PM, 1907 (Quebec area)
• Machine slogan cancel: Wavy line cancel across stamp
• Addressed to: Monsieur Henry Charvin, 47 Rue François-Arago, Rouen, France
• Publisher imprint: "Published by Illustrated Post Card Co." (left side, vertical)

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