Vintage Postcards 1900s French Architecture Chateau Cinq-Mars Chartres Cathedral
This curated lot features two distinct pillars of French history: the military ruins of the Château de Cinq-Mars and the religious grandeur of the Cathédrale de Chartres.
The Castle: Captures the 15th-century towers dismantled in 1642 by order of Cardinal Richelieu following a failed conspiracy against the crown. Published by A.P.; early 1900s divided back; unposted. Note: Back has a central glue/paper loss stain from a vintage album
The Cathedral: Features the High Gothic transept of Chartres, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its 12th-century engineering. Published by Levy et Neurdein Réunis (marked 44 Rue Letellier, Paris); Series #340; unposted
Era: Early 1900s (Divided Back)
Size: Standard 3.5 x 5.5"
This is an authentic vintage item. Use the zoom tool to inspect the photos for a detailed view of the condition.