WWI Postcard No. 22 ELD Pervyse Station Belgium Ruins - Heliotypie 1920 Postmark
$ 2.11
Description
WWI Postcard No. 22 ELD Pervyse Station Belgium Ruins - Heliotypie 1920 Postmark. Publisher: ELD (Héliotypie E. Le Deley, Paris). ThePervyse Railway Station was a vital strategic point in the "Death Trench" area, reduced to ruins by heavy artillery in 1914-15. Era: Inter-War (Circulated 1920). Authentic historical document from the Great War. This original topographical postcard is part of the prestigious ELD (Héliotypie E. Le Deley, Paris) collection, specifically the "29me Série - 1914-15 En Belgique" . ■ HISTORICAL CONTEXT & STORY This card, No. 22 of the series, documents the aftermath of the German advance in Belgium. The Pervyse Railway Station was a vital strategic point in the "Death Trench" area, reduced to ruins by heavy artillery in 1914-15. This specific item is a survivor of the post-war era; it was written and sent on September 15, 1920 , from Tournai (Belgium) to Poitiers (France) . The original handwriting and 1920 stamp tell the story of a world slowly reconnecting amidst the ruins of Europe. ■ SPECIFICATIONS Publisher: ELD (Héliotypie E. Le Deley, Paris). Collection Number: No. 22. Type: Real Photo Postcard (RPPC). Era: Inter-War (Circulated 1920). Size: Standard Antique (Approx. 9 x 14 cm). ■ CONDITION & PHOTOS The photographs are taken with a macro lens with no added effects, showing the real texture and historical patina. Pictures are an essential part of the description. ■ SHIPPING & TERMS Shipping: Sent in a reinforced waterproof sleeve and a rigid "Do Not Bend" envelope. Combined Shipping: I have a collection of 80+ WWI postcards! Save on postage: you only pay full shipping for the first item, and only $1.00 for each additional card. Customs: Responsibility for customs duties or additional tax payments is up to the buyer.
