Rare Circulated Postcard from Lima, Peru to Montevideo, Uruguay - May 1941 Ad...

Item Specifics

Country

Peru

Condition

Cover (Postal History)

Stamp Format

Single

Item Description

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Fascinating postal piece sent in May 1941 from Lima, Peru, to Montevideo, Uruguay. The postcard features a beautiful image of Peruvian colonial architecture and was addressed to renowned Uruguayan artist José Cúneo, a key figure of Surrealism in Uruguay, famous for his paintings of moons and dreamlike landscapes.

Highlights of the Piece:
HANDWRITTEN DEDICATION with elegant calligraphy and a poetic message about Peru’s artistic atmosphere:
_"My friend Cúneo, I wouldn’t be surprised to find you here around the corner, as this is a paradise for painters. Come. My best regards to your wife and to Rolando on his birthday on the 20th. Yours, Jows."_
PERIOD PERUVIAN STAMP featuring a Chavín culture clay vessel with feline motifs, perfectly aligning with the avant-garde movement’s interest in traditional arts.
MULTIPLE POSTAL CANCELLATIONS on both front and back, documenting its journey.
HANDWRITTEN ADDRESS to the Montevideo School of Fine Arts, located at 18 de Julio near Paraguay Street.

Condition: Very good for its age. Please check the photos for details.

A unique piece that connects philately with art history, the avant-garde movement, and the appreciation of cultural heritage in Latin America. Perfect for collectors of antique postcards, art history, and thematic philately.

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Item Location

Montevideo, Uruguay

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