Vintage WWI Reims France Bombardment Postcard 1914-18 Rue Cliquot
$ 2.72
Description
Vintage WWI Reims France Bombardment Postcard 1914-18 Rue Cliquot. The back side features handwritten correspondence and a notable purple U.S. military censor stamp, adding to its historical and collectible value. This rare vintage postcard captures the historic devastation of Reims, France during the bombardments of World War I, specifically between 1914 and 1918. The black-and-white image shows Rue Cliquot in the Blervache district, revealing the extensive damage to buildings and streets caused by wartime shelling. The postcard is part of the Collection G. Debiéls, Reims, and was published by Visé Épernay, a known postcard publisher of the era.Printed in a monochrome photographic style typical of early 20th century postcards, this item offers a poignant glimpse into the harsh realities faced by the city during the Great War. The back side features handwritten correspondence and a notable purple U.S. military censor stamp, adding to its historical and collectible value. A significant piece for collectors interested in wartime history, French heritage, or vintage postcards documenting European cities during conflict.
