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Irish Postcard SHOOTING THE RAPIDS Killarney Ireland Valentine 1909 Limerick pmk

$ 3.69

Availability: 44 in stock
  • Type: Printed (Lithograph)
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Condition: Vintage white-bordered, colored postcard in good condition for its age of 100+ years; see photos.
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • City/Region: Killarney
  • Postage Condition: Posted
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Era: Divided Back (c. 1907-1915)

    Description

    Vintage colored postcard showing a grey-framed view of the Old Weir Bridge
    at the lakes of Killarney, Ireland, with the famous shot of a boat "Shooting the Rapids".
    Front red caption reads, "SHOOTING THE RAPIDS, KILLARNEY".
    Published by Valentine, Dublin, and printed in Scotland.
    Split back, used, postmarked Limerick 1909 and mailed to Stafford, England.
    Inked note reads,
    "Limerick, Wendesday,
    D.A.,
    received p.c. also letter
    weather has taken up nicely here. Did not care for
    the drive Sunday we had trouble with tyres was too much like work.
    another mis from Church, thinking of going another occasion.
    Someday, you are glad to get away from here when you have the chance. Albert".
    Good condition with some creasing at top center, some grime, light age. See photos.
    Ships in a plastic holder.
    Free postage to all US addresses, and to Ireland and Northern Ireland. (Outside US: wait for an invoice or receive refund via PayPal.)
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