Irish Postcard BOOK OF KELLS Canon Table fol. 2v Balding Mansell U Dublin

Description

Continental-sized (approx. 4x6) chrome postcard with a page from the Book of Kells,
an illuminated medieval manuscript held
at Trinity College Library, Dublin, Ireland.
Top back caption reads, "BOOK OF KELLS, Canon Table
, fol.2v."
Lower back caption reads, "The Book of Kells is a beautifully illuminated manuscript of the
four Gospels, written about the end of the 8th century and now preserved in the library
of Trinity College, Dublin."
Card copyright University of Dublin; printed by Balding & Mansell in Great Britain.
Split back; used, postmarked Cill Airne (Killarney) 1983 and mailed to NJ, USA.
Inked note reads,
"Hi Nettie,
Just thought I'd say hello. Finally made it to Ireland.
Its really lovely. Had a beautiful tour guide with a lovely group.
Kissed the Blarney Stone today. Was lots of fun. Say hello to Gerry.
Remember me? Dottie Murphy".
Good condition with light age and corner wear. See photos.
Ships securely in a protective plastic holder.
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