France BLOIS Château Louis XII EVREUX Eure 1908 Europe Architecture Postal Card

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France

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Unused

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Single

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Item: Postally Used Printed Postcard Image: Captioned "14 Château de BLOIS, Aile de Louis XII, la Tour du Grand Escalier" (Castle of Blois, Louis XII Wing, the Great Staircase Tower). Location depicted: Château Royal de Blois, Blois, Loir-et-Cher department, France. Stamp: France 5 centimes Green Sower type (Semeuse lignée). This stamp series was first issued in 1903 and was in common use in 1908. Postmark: Dispatch Postmark: Location: BLOIS (Loir-et-Cher) Date: MAY 21, 1908 (21-5 08). Time: 13-0 (1 PM) Address: From: Blois, Loir-et-Cher, France (inferred from postmark). To: Monsieur R Leduc, Lycée, Evreux, Eure, France. Message: The correspondence side contains only a large initial "A" (or similar flourish) written in blue crayon or pencil. Travel: Approximate travel distance from Blois to Evreux is roughly 150-180 km (approx. 90-110 miles). Additional Visible Features: Standard "CARTE POSTALE" printed at the top of the reverse. Instruction below "CARTE POSTALE": "Tous les pays étrangers n'acceptent pas la correspondance au recto. Se renseigner à la poste." (Not all foreign countries accept correspondence on the front. Inquire at the post office.) While divided backs were standard in France by 1908, this warning was common on earlier undivided back cards (pre-c.1904/1905) and may indicate the use of older postcard stock or a printer who continued the notice. The reverse has a single vertical line dividing the "Correspondance" and "Adresse" sections. Historical Context for Postmark Date (May 21, 1908): Belle Époque Period: This era in France (c. 1871-1914) was characterized by peace, optimism, and significant artistic, cultural, and technological advancements prior to World War I. Events in France, May 1908: While no major national events are specifically tied to May 21, 1908, this was a period of ongoing political and social developments. For instance, discussions around social reforms and international relations were common. The Franco-British Exhibition opened in London in May 1908, celebrating the Entente Cordiale. Lycées (like the one in Evreux) were established state secondary schools in France. This postcard is a good example of early 20th-century mail from the Loir-et-Cher region to Normandy, sent during the Belle Époque, featuring a prominent French château.

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