Reims Bombardment Ruins WWI Postcard - Rue des Trois Raisinets, France

$ 5.28

Region: Grand Est Theme: Historical Subject: War Ruins Signed: No City: Reims Continent: Europe Country/Region of Manufacture: France Era: World War I (1914-1918) Country: France Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Country of Origin: France Postage Condition: Unposted

Description

Reims Bombardment Ruins WWI Postcard - Rue des Trois Raisinets, France. The monochromatic tones emphasize the solemnity of the scene, highlighting the architectural scars left by the conflict. 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 poignant vintage postcard captures the devastating aftermath of bombardments in Reims, France, specifically depicting a district along the Rue des Trois Raisinets. The image, a powerful testament to historical conflict, showcases ruined buildings and streets strewn with rubble, offering a stark visual record of the destruction endured by the city. The monochromatic tones emphasize the solemnity of the scene, highlighting the architectural scars left by the conflict. Published by Jules Malot of Reims and printed by D. A. Longuet in Paris, this collectible piece serves as a significant historical artifact, likely dating from the World War I era when Reims suffered extensive damage. Its detailed photographic quality provides a window into the past, appealing to collectors of French history, military history, and vintage postcards. This unposted card preserves the original intent of its creators to document and share the impact of war.