1920s Paris France Pont Alexandre III Bridge Vintage Postcard

About This Vintage Postcard

This antique monochromatic postcard offers a sweeping perspective of the Pont Alexandre III and the Esplanade des Invalides in Paris, France. The photograph, taken from the vantage point of the Grand Palais (referred to in the caption as the Great Palace), captures the ornate Beaux-Arts architecture of the bridge with its iconic gilt-bronze statues and winged horses. In the background, the dome of Les Invalides is visible on the right, while the spires of the Basilica of Saint Clotilde appear on the far left. The scene shows the bustling city life of the early twentieth century, featuring pedestrians and horse-drawn or early motor traffic crossing the Seine.

Details

Era: Divided Back (c. 1920–1929)
City: Paris
State: Seine
Region: Île-de-France
Country: France
Topic: Paris Bridges, Pont Alexandre III, Les Invalides, Beaux-Arts Architecture, Seine River Views.
Condition: Uncirculated
Address Side: Divided Back
Orientation: Horizontal (Landscape)
Artist / Photographer: Not Stated (ND Studio)
Publisher: Levy et Neurdein Reunis, Paris (44, Rue Letellier)
Printer: Likely French Phototype
Print Type: Phototypie / Collotype

Additional Information

The reverse side of the card features the imprint of Levy et Neurdein Reunis, located at 44 Rue Letellier in Paris. This firm was formed by the 1920 merger of two of France's most prolific postcard companies, Levy Fils et Cie (LL) and Neurdein Freres (ND), which helps date this specific printing to the 1920s. The front of the card bears the famous ND trademark and the series number 2048. The bilingual caption in French and English reflects the card's intended appeal for the international tourism market that flourished in Paris following the First World War. The vertical divider on the back clearly separates the sections for correspondence and the recipient's address.

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