About This Vintage Postcard
This early 20th-century monochrome postcard features a striking view of the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Paris (Sacre-Coeur). Located at the summit of the butte Montmartre, the highest point in the city, the basilica is a landmark of Romano-Byzantine architecture. The caption credits the architects Abadie and Magne; Paul Abadie began the project in 1875, and Lucien Magne oversaw its continuation. This card captures the iconic white travertine stone domes as they appeared in the peak era of French topographical postcards.
Details
Era: Divided Back (1913-1918)
City: Paris
State or Region: Ile-de-France
Country: France
Topic: Religious Architecture, Montmartre Landmarks, Catholic Cathedrals, French Tourism
Condition: Uncirculated
Postage: Unposted; no postmark or stamp
Address Side: divided back
Orientation: Horizontal (Landscape)
Artist / Photographer: Leon & Levy (LL)
Publisher: Levy et Neurdein Reunis
Printer: Levy et Neurdein Reunis, 44 rue Letellier, Paris
Print Type: Collotype
Additional Information
The back of this card confirms the publisher as Levy et Neurdein Reunis, narrowing the production date to between 1913 and 1918. This firm was created by the 1913 merger of the Levy and Neurdein companies. Although the front carries the original LL (Leon & Levy) series number 1932, the central divider text identifies the unified company at 44 Rue Letellier, Paris. This specific view shows the basilica completed but prior to its formal consecration, which was delayed until 1919 due to the war.
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