LE MANS France Gen Chanzy Statue Place de la République Joniaux Postcard c1910-image
LE MANS France Gen Chanzy Statue Place de la République Joniaux Postcard c1910-image

LE MANS France Gen Chanzy Statue Place de la République Joniaux Postcard c1910

$ 2.51

Unit of Sale: Single Unit Time Period Manufactured: 1900-1919 City: Le Mans Year Manufactured: 1910 Number of Items in Set: 1 Subject: Statue, Town Square, Cityscape, Historic Landmark Features: Divided Back Postage Condition: Unposted Country: France Continent: Europe Signed: No Material: Cardboard Region: Pays de la Loire Era: Divided Back (1907-1915) Type: Printed (Lithograph) Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Country of Origin: France Unit Type: Postcard Size: Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in) Theme: Cities Towns, History, Architecture, Famous Places Brand/Publisher: L. Joniaux brand: L. Joniaux

Description

LE MANS France Gen Chanzy Statue Place de la République Joniaux Postcard c1910. Discover a captivating vintage postcard showcasing the historic Place de la République in Le Mans, France, featuring the prominent Statue du Général Chanzy. This early 20th-century view captures the grandeur of the monument, dedicated to General Antoine Eugène Alfred Chanzy, a significant figure in French military history. The detailed photographic print illustrates the bustling square, surrounded by classic French architecture, with period-dressed individuals adding a sense of time and place to this vibrant street scene. The postcard, published by L. Joniaux and featuring an ND Phot. image, provides a fascinating glimpse into the city's past. This collectible piece offers a unique historical perspective on Le Mans, highlighting a key landmark and its urban environment from over a century ago. The intricate details of the statue, the surrounding buildings, and the everyday life depicted make this postcard a valuable addition for collectors of French ephemera, urban landscapes, and military history. Its classic design and historical significance evoke the charm and elegance of a bygone era, preserving a moment in time from one of France's storied cities.

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