About This Vintage Postcard
This magnificent antique postcard captures the grand facade of the Langres Post Office (Hotel des Postes) in the Haute-Marne department of France. The image showcases the ornate Belle Epoque architecture, featuring a stately stone balustrade, a grand entrance with an elegant glass canopy, and intricate masonry along the length of the building. Pedestrians in period attire stroll along the cobblestone street, and a classic wrought-iron gas lamp stands in the distance, perfectly preserving the dignified social atmosphere of this historic hilltop city at the turn of the century.
Details
Era: Divided Back (Circa 1905–1915)
City: Langres
State or Region: Haute-Marne, Grand Est
Country: France
Topic: Belle Epoque architecture, French post offices, historic street scenes, Langres history, urban heritage
Condition: Uncirculated
Postage: Unused
Address Side: Divided back
Orientation: Horizontal (Landscape)
Artist / Photographer: Leon & Levy (LL)
Publisher: Leon & Levy
Printer: Not listed
Print Type: Collotype, Phototype on green buff
Additional Information
Identified by the prestigious LL mark and numbered 18, this card is part of the high-quality series by Leon & Levy of Paris. The reverse side features the "Levy Fils & Cie, Paris" publisher imprint vertically along the center divider and includes the ornate LL logo within a laurel wreath at the top, along with the Modèle Déposé (Registered Design) mark. The "Select" branding on the front corner suggests this view was part of a curated, premium collection within the publisher's catalog.
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