Friday, December 28, 2007

Besançon 1899



This card was posted in August 1899, it’s not often we come across postcards before 1900 so I thought I’d share it with you. It’s not in the best of condition but is interesting because of its age

The statue is of Cardinal Granvelle (1517-1586) who was an influential French statesman and a famous collector of art.

4 comments:

Tawnya Shields said...

Wow, that in and of itself is awesome. I don't think it looks bad at all. What a treasure to be found. :o)

Voegtli said...

Anji,

Merci beaucoup for the joy you have given me throughout the year with your postcards.

HAPPY NEW YEAR to you and the ones you love.

Peter

Breezy said...

Just popped by to wish a Happy New Year to you and yours may 2008 bting you everything you wish for

Anji said...

Titania: I feel quite privileged to hold a small piece of history in my hands.

Peter: Thankyou, I hope you had a safe journey back. Dom tells me she'd like to work for the Red Cross in Africa in the future. I wonder if you will meet up.

Breezy: Thank you for your visit. Happy new Year to you - I hope to visit you more regularly this year!