Versailles - Grandes Eaux - Bassin de Neptune - Postcard SP24 as is

Scene Details:

• Black and white photographic postcard of the Grandes Eaux (Great Waters) fountain display at the Bassin de Neptune, Palace of Versailles
• Dozens of tall water jets shooting skyward from the Neptune basin, with ornamental sculptures and urns visible
• Large crowd of Edwardian-era visitors in period dress (hats, long coats) watching from behind an iron railing
• Equestrian sculpture visible at lower left
• Caption printed at top: "85. VERSAILLES — Grandes Eaux - Bassin de Neptune C. L. C."
• Publisher: C. L. C., series no. 85

Postal Markings:

• Used — addressed to: Mademoiselle Sylvie Destrubé, 311 Adelaide Road, Hampstead, Londres N.W., Angleterre
• Handwritten message in French: writer mentions not finding time to write sooner, will send word when departure date from regiment is fixed, hopes to obtain a liberal leave in a few days; closes with best wishes to the family and a kiss from "ton petit cousin"
• Stamp: French Republic Semeuse (Sower) 10 centimes, red, affixed upper right
• Circular postmark: Versailles (Seine-et-Oise), dated circa October 1904
• Arrival postmark: Hampstead, circular, dated 18 Oct 1904, time 11.30 AM
• Hexagonal postage due handstamp: "T 15" (taxe, 15 centimes)
• Postage due mark: "2D" (two pence) applied in black — recipient charged shortfall on delivery in England

This card sold as is due to an approx 1cm tear at the bottom right 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