About This Postcard
This is a beautiful architectural postcard of the Basilica of Saint-Denis (Basilique de Saint-Denis), located just north of Paris. It is often cited as the first major structure built in the Gothic style. The image shows the Escalier de l'Abside (côté Nord), the staircase leading to the north side of the ambulatory/apse. This area is historically significant as it houses the royal necropolis, where nearly every French king from the 10th to the 18th century is buried.
Details
Era: Undivided Back (1901–1904)
City: Saint-Denis (Paris suburb)
Country: France
Topic: Gothic Architecture, French Royal History, Cathedrals & Basilicas, Church Interiors, Historic Staircases.
Condition: Unposted / Uncirculated
Address Side: Undivided Back
Orientation: Vertical (Portrait)
Publisher: F. Pouydebat, Paris (Series No. 3)
Print Type: Phototypie / Collotype (Fine-grain monochromatic print)
Additional Information
The vertical text on the left identifies the publisher as F. Pouydebat, 37, Rue Faidherbe, Paris. Pouydebat was a well-known Parisian publisher of topographical and architectural views during this period. The back of the card is undivided, with the French text "Ce côté est exclusivement réservé à l'adresse."
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