{"product_id":"carte-postale-ancienne-marseille-compagnie-transatlantique-navire-le-courrier-d","title":"Old postcard Marseille Compagnie Transatlantique ship Le Courrier d'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVisual Description\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis old postcard features a black and white photographic view of a steamship, identified as \"Le Courrier d’Algérie,\" belonging to the Compagnie Générale Transatlantique. The printed inscription at the bottom of the card states: \"MARSEILLE – Cie Gie Transatlantique – Le Courrier d’Algérie – EL.\" The ship is shown on the water, in profile, with sharp details of its dark hull, deck, funnels, and masts. In the background, the urban silhouette of Marseille is clearly visible, notably the Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde basilica dominating the city. In the foreground, some elements of the quay (including mooring bollards) appear in the lower right corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA circular postal stamp, partially legible, is affixed to the upper right part of the card: it indicates \"MENDE LOZERE\" and the date 6-1-16, placing the use of this postcard in the early 20th century. Some marks, dots, and oxidation spots are visible on the surface, testifying to its age and authenticity. The photographic print reveals the typical period grain of old silver halide processes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe card is photographed resting on a flat surface with a patinated and worn appearance. No information about the reverse is visible in this image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical and Iconographic Details\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main subject, the ship, is typical of mixed passenger-cargo liners from the late 19th and early 20th centuries operated by the Compagnie Générale Transatlantique. The standard rectangular postcard format conforms to productions of this period. Inscriptions are printed in fine, regular characters. No manual coloring or chromatic overprinting is visible, as the card is strictly black and white.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. The card shows signs of wear, brown spots, and oxidation marks, mainly at the edges and in light areas. The main visual remains clearly legible. The postal stamp is clear and adds to the historical interest of the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e The Compagnie Générale Transatlantique, nicknamed the \"French Line,\" was one of the largest French shipping companies of the 19th and 20th centuries, notably providing the link between Marseille and Algeria. \"Le Courrier d’Algérie\" was a liner intended for the mixed transport of passengers, mail, and goods between the two shores of the Mediterranean, a crucial service during the colonial era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping are assured by a professional seller, specializing in antique documents and heritage objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: antique postcard, Marseille, liner, French Line, Cie Transatlantique, historic ship, Le Courrier d’Algérie, Mediterranean, maritime card, steamship postcard, postal history, antique postcard France\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54304062865735,"sku":"EBAY-315759841005","price":4.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_64572816-8437-4009-98b7-6213dae2e958.jpg?v=1783416174","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/carte-postale-ancienne-marseille-compagnie-transatlantique-navire-le-courrier-d","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}