1918 WWI Hansi "Lever de Lune" Postcard France to USA Censored Mail
$ 5.28
Description
1918 WWI Hansi "Lever de Lune" Postcard France to USA Censored Mail. The artwork itself is dated 1906, showcasing the early 20th-century artistic style. It was sent by "Capt. E. J. Roberson" to "Thomas Hodges" at the Elks Club in Great Falls, Montana, USA. Thank you for visiting! This item is in stock and usually ships within 1 business day of your purchase. It will be shipped via ebay Standard Envelope which provides tracking information when it passes through the sorting machines for First Class mail. USPS workers have no way of scanning the barcode on the label. When it marks it as "out for delivery or delivered" it means it has arrived at your local sorting center, not your home address. Depending on your local postal route, it may take several days yet to arrive at your home. Also, consider possible weather delays in the actual time the service takes. Feel free to write if you have any questions. This captivating vintage postcard features the evocative artwork "Lever de lune" (Moonrise) by the renowned Alsatian artist J. J. Waltz, famously known as Hansi. The scene depicts a tranquil rural landscape under a twilight sky, with a prominent full moon reflecting on a meandering stream. A rustic timber-framed building, bare trees, and a distant church steeple contribute to the serene, almost melancholic atmosphere, characteristic of Hansi's work and his deep connection to the Alsace region. The artwork itself is dated 1906, showcasing the early 20th-century artistic style. The reverse side reveals significant historical context, having been posted from France on September 24, 1918, during the final months of World War I. It was sent by "Capt. E. J. Roberson" to "Thomas Hodges" at the Elks Club in Great Falls, Montana, USA. The postcard bears a distinct purple circular "CENSORED" stamp, a testament to its journey through wartime postal scrutiny. Published by P. J. Gallais et Cie. in Paris, this piece is not only an artistic collectible but also a poignant artifact of military correspondence and international communication during a pivotal historical period, offering a tangible link to the past for collectors of WWI memorabilia, postcards, and Hansi's art.
