{"product_id":"3042","title":"1904 Joseph Mero Monument Cannes France  Postcard TVC","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAbout This Vintage Postcard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCelebrate the civic heritage of the French Riviera with this captivating monochrome postcard of the Monument to Donat-Joseph Méro in Cannes. Nestled against the rugged stone grotto of Mont-Chevalier (Le Suquet), the monument features a dignified white marble bust of Méro, who served as the Mayor of Cannes from 1865 to 1874. This \"Timbre Côté Vue\" (TCV) card is a prime example of early 20th-century postal trends, where stamps were placed directly on the image side to create a unique visual souvenir. Méro was a transformative figure for Cannes, overseeing its early growth from a small fishing village into a premier international resort, and this memorial was inaugurated as a sign of lasting gratitude from the local community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEra: Divided Back (1904–1910)\u003cbr\u003eCity: Cannes\u003cbr\u003eState or Region: Alpes-Maritimes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur\u003cbr\u003eCountry: France\u003cbr\u003eTopic: Joseph Méro Monument, Mont-Chevalier, Le Suquet, Cannes History, TCV Postcard\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Circulated (TCV style)\u003cbr\u003ePostage: 5c Red Sower and 15c Green Sower stamps (on front); postmarked Cannes, December 21, 1912\u003cbr\u003eAddress Side: divided back\u003cbr\u003eOrientation: Vertical (Portrait)\u003cbr\u003eArtist \/ Photographer: Unknown (Collection LL)\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Lévy Fils et Cie, Paris (Trademark: LL)\u003cbr\u003ePrinter: Lévy et Neurdein Réunis\u003cbr\u003ePrint Type: Collotype\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \"Timbre Côté Vue\" (TCV) style featured here adds a layer of authenticity, with the postmark of December 21, 1912, perfectly preserving the moment this card was sent. The address side features a handwritten message in French: \"Bons Baisers de tous, La Bourboule,\" sending good kisses from the town of La Bourboule. It is addressed to Madame V. Cuman in Saint-et-Oise. The publisher, Léon \u0026amp; Lévy (LL), was renowned for documenting French landscapes with exceptional clarity. The monument itself, a bust by sculptor Paul Ducuing, is situated on the ascent to Le Suquet, the oldest quarter of Cannes. Joseph Méro was a liberal businessman whose term saw significant infrastructure improvements that paved the way for the city's modern tourism industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLove it ♡\u003cbr\u003eGet it ☆\u003cbr\u003eGet Lucky 💋 Vintage\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"-","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46733172670653,"sku":"3042","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/4818\/1181\/files\/3042.jpg?v=1777851295","url":"https:\/\/www.getluckyvintage.com\/products\/3042","provider":"Get Lucky Vintage ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}