1908-12 Trophy of Augustus Monument La Turbie France Vintage Postcard
About This Vintage Postcard
Witness the architectural endurance of the Roman Empire with this stately view of the Trophy of Augustus (Trophée des Alpes) in La Turbie. Built by Emperor Augustus in 6 BC to celebrate his victory over the Alpine tribes, the monument originally stood nearly 50 meters high. The scene captures the imposing ruins of the central tower and the weathered limestone columns that once formed a majestic rotunda. Perched on a high ridge overlooking the Mediterranean coast and the Principality of Monaco, the monument has served as a landmark for travelers along the ancient Via Julia Augusta for over two millennia. This postcard preserves the rugged, atmospheric state of the ruins during the early twentieth century, offering a powerful record of Rome's historical reach into Southern France.
Details
Era: Divided Back (c. 1908–1912)
City: La Turbie
State or Region: Alpes-Maritimes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Country: France
Topic: Trophy of Augustus, Roman Ruins, La Turbie History, Ancient Roman Monuments, Mediterranean Landmarks
Condition: Uncirculated
Postage: None
Address Side: divided back
Orientation: Vertical (Portrait)
Artist / Photographer: Unknown
Publisher: Lévy et Neurdein Réunis, Paris (LL No. 18)
Printer: Lévy et Neurdein Réunis (Paris)
Print Type: Color Tinted Collotype
Additional Information
The publisher imprint identifies the firm as Lévy et Neurdein Réunis, based at 44 Rue Letellier in Paris. This partnership, formed in 1913, combined two of France's most prestigious postcard houses, Lévy Fils et Cie. (LL) and Neurdein Frères. The manufacture date is narrowed to approximately 1908–1912 based on the specific "LL" series number 18 and the pre-printed postal rates on the reverse, which note 0 fr. 10 for France and 0 fr. 30 for international mail. These rates were standard just prior to and during the early years of the merger. his card remains a significant archival record of the monument before the extensive restorations of the 1920s and 30s.
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