Irish PC O'CONNELL BRIDGE & STREET Dublin Ireland Beer John Hinde 2/49 1972

Description

Vintage Continental-sized (approx. 4x6") chrome postcard with a view of O'Connell Street and O'Connell Bridge
in Dublin, Ireland, circa early 1970s.
Large signs include Club Orange and Harp Lager adverts, Players Please, Jacob's Cream Crackers, and BOAC.
Photo by R. Beer.
Front caption reads, "O'Connell Bridge and Street, Dublin, Ireland."
Back caption reads,
"O'CONNELL STREET, DUBLIN: The city's main thoroughfare and one
of the widest streets in the world. It crosses the River Liffey at O'Connell Bridge.
A statue of Daniel O'Connell, the 19th century Irish statesman, stands in the centre
of the street. Dublin (population 800,000), capital of Ireland is situated at
the foot of the Wicklow Mountains, facing Dublin Bay and was founded by Viking Pirates
over a thousand years ago. It is famous for its magnificent Georgian (18th century)
architecture."
Card No. 2/49 published by John Hinde, Ltd., Cabinteely.
Split back; used, postmarked Baile Átha Cliath (Dublin) 1972 and mailed to Sioux City, Iowa USA.
Inked note reads,
"May 10, 1972,
Dear Aunt Dorothy --
We are having a wonderful trip! Have been in Dublin for
the past few days - our hotel is on this street.
We took a bus trip through the famous Vale of Avoca to-day -
beautiful scenery all along. Love, Rosemary".
Good condition, with light corner wear and use. See photos.
Ships securely in a protective plastic holder.
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