19.00 USD
This postcard was a tourist souvenir published by R. Gabler of Interlaken, Switzerland. Gabler is credited as photographer on the card's obverse. The original painting was probably displayed somewhere in Interlaken but we have no history on it.
The Jungfrau is one of three important peaks in the Bernese alps, loved by climbers. Jungfrau translates as "Maiden," and Wikipedia suggests the peak may have originally been named for the nuns (hence "maiden") of the local Interlaken monastery, as the land was originally owned by the monastery.
The Wikipedia article also mentions that in the 19th Century, the peak was romanticized as a goddess, hence our image.
Nice unposted condition. 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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