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1910 Raphael Tuck & Sons Oilette Postcard The Castle Rock Lynton Sunset 1721 VT. Subject: The Castle Rock, Lynton. Series: Oilette. Antique Raphael Tuck & Sons Oilette postcard depicts a serene sunset over The Castle Rock in Lynton, England. This collectible piece of ephemera features a vibrant, painterly illustration of the rocky coastline with seagulls in flight against a glowing orange and purple sky. The reverse side bears a West Rutland, VT postmark dated November 9, 1910, along with a green one-cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp and handwritten correspondence. Printed in England, this postcard captures the artistic quality and historical charm of the early 20th-century Oilette series. Brand: Raphael Tuck & Sons Series: Oilette Postcard Number: 1721 Subject: The Castle Rock, Lynton Time Period: Divided Back (1907-1915) Postmark Date: 1910 Postmark Location: West Rutland, VT Stamp: 1 Cent Benjamin Franklin (Green) Origin: Printed in England Theme: Nautical, Coastal, Landscapes Art Style: Impressionist, Painterly Orientation: Vertical Keywords: Edwardian, Ephemera, Vintage, Scenic, Devon, North Devon Coast, Valley of Rocks, Philately, Postmarked, Handwritten, Souvenir, British Heritage, Seascape, Sunset Art