24.00 USD
Amazing RPPC of Carnaval revelers in costume. This is an early one, posted in 1905. Having your picture taken was serious business, you notice these folks aren't exactly smiling, and the image itself though magnificent in its detail, feels just a little menacing! We really love this one :)
Not certain what "Port Arthur" (see the sign on the wall behind the revelers and the decorative script on the card's obverse) has to do with Frankfurt, Germany. We looked and looked, but found no reference to a "Port Arthur" associated with that city. It could very well be that some name change occurred during the intervening years, particularly considering the two world wars which were yet to come.
A fantastic card! Some creasing on the left side corners.
Please examine our high res scans for detail.
The item you are considering for purchase is, unless otherwise noted, a vintage postcard of approximately 5 and 1/2, by 3 and 1/2 inches. Postage is for fully-insured, first class shipping in a secure photo mailer (to avoid any damage to your purchase in the mails), and we happily combine shipping on all paper goods. If you purchase two cards, we will not charge for postage on the second card, and when you purchase three or more cards from us at the same time, your shipping will be entirely free, except for international orders which, because of increases in international shipping rates will still be charged one card's shipping fees on orders of three or more. We do not charge for insurance or shipping materials, and as of the date of this listing are still charging below our overall cost on shipping.
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