{"product_id":"versailles-grandes-eaux-bassin-neptune-postcard","title":"Versailles - Grandes Eaux - Bassin de Neptune - Postcard SP24 as is","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScene Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack and white photographic postcard of the Grandes Eaux (Great Waters) fountain display at the Bassin de Neptune, Palace of Versailles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDozens of tall water jets shooting skyward from the Neptune basin, with ornamental sculptures and urns visible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge crowd of Edwardian-era visitors in period dress (hats, long coats) watching from behind an iron railing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEquestrian sculpture visible at lower left\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCaption printed at top: \"85. VERSAILLES — Grandes Eaux - Bassin de Neptune C. L. C.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: \u003cstrong\u003eC. L. C.\u003c\/strong\u003e, series no. 85\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePostal Markings:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsed — addressed to: \u003cstrong\u003eMademoiselle Sylvie Destrubé, 311 Adelaide Road, Hampstead, Londres N.W., Angleterre\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandwritten 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\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStamp: \u003cstrong\u003eFrench Republic Semeuse (Sower) 10 centimes\u003c\/strong\u003e, red, affixed upper right\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCircular postmark: \u003cstrong\u003eVersailles (Seine-et-Oise)\u003c\/strong\u003e, dated circa October 1904\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArrival postmark: \u003cstrong\u003eHampstead\u003c\/strong\u003e, circular, dated 18 Oct 1904, time 11.30 AM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHexagonal postage due handstamp: \u003cstrong\u003e\"T 15\"\u003c\/strong\u003e (taxe, 15 centimes)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePostage due mark: \u003cstrong\u003e\"2D\"\u003c\/strong\u003e (two pence) applied in black — recipient charged shortfall on delivery in England\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dee's Postcards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47506725437602,"sku":null,"price":12.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0110\/5267\/9232\/files\/20260808_0025.jpg?v=1786249823","url":"https:\/\/deespostcards.com\/products\/versailles-grandes-eaux-bassin-neptune-postcard","provider":"Dee's Postcards ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}