Vintage souvenir album Lourdes detachable postcards retro

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Description

This lot corresponds to an antique souvenir album titled "Album-Souvenir de Lourdes," as visible on the photographed cover. The cover features a dark grey hue with black typographic printing, enhanced by stylized floral motifs and decorative arabesques, typical of the retro style of pilgrimage souvenirs from the early to mid-20th century.

The album is horizontally rectangular, with a flexible structure and a slightly textured appearance on the cover. The mention "Cartes Détachables" (Detachable Cards) indicates that it is a collection of souvenir postcards, likely illustrated inside (not visible here), published by "Édition de la Marque" as specified by the inscription at the bottom left. The binding appears to be lateral, suitable for the extraction of individual cards. The period lettering and botanical ornaments reinforce the vintage authenticity of this item.

The cover shows some visible signs of wear on the lower edge and a slight curvature, indicating previous use, without affecting the legibility of the inscriptions. The background of the photograph, a patinated wooden desk, helps to emphasize the album's age, but only the condition of the cover and its lower edge is observable here.

This type of album was typical of souvenirs from religious or tourist sites, allowing each illustrated card to be kept or sent separately. The item stands out for its retro appearance, its neat presentation, and its explicit mention of detachable cards, making it a sought-after piece for evoking the heritage of Lourdes and antique stationery items.

The visible side shows no major defects other than wear and tear from use, no handwritten inscriptions, or personalization. No details of the interior content, spine, or cards are visible in the provided photo.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. Visible wear on the cover (marks and slight curvature on the lower edge). Possible presence of other signs of use related to its age.

Did you know? Lourdes souvenir albums, produced from the late 19th century, accompanied the growing popularity of the sanctuary among visitors. These collections were often sold on-site or in religious shops, and allowed iconic views of the site to be disseminated throughout France and abroad.

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