Vintage postcard ocean liner Le Versailles St-Nazaire maritime

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Visual Description

This old postcard depicts a maritime view of the transatlantic liner "Le Versailles" docked in Saint-Nazaire. The black and white image shows the ship in profile, with two large central funnels, fore and aft masts, as well as many details of the ship's structure. The sea is calm, partially reflecting the ship's silhouette. On the right, a lighthouse is visible in the background, reinforcing the port atmosphere of the scene.

The front of the card features a printed caption at the top: "596. – St-NAZAIRE. – Le Paquebot Transatlantique Le Versailles." as well as the mention "Collection Delarue, St-Nazaire" at the bottom left. A green French Republic stamp, with a face value of 5 centimes, is affixed to the top left. Several old handwritten inscriptions, including one dated "November 9, 1911," are visible on the lower and upper right parts, adding an authentic touch and testifying to its postal history.

The card features a fine print typical of early 20th-century editions, with shades of gray and a distinct photographic grain. The contrast between the light sky background and the dark hull of the liner highlights the ship's silhouette. The paper shows a slightly yellowed appearance, typical of its age, and the border shows slight signs of wear at the corners, with no major tears visible on the presented side.

The presentation in the photo, placed on an old patinated wooden surface, highlights the vintage character of the object. No details of the reverse side are visible in the provided image; only the illustrated side is described here.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The visible side shows a used patina, traces of old handling, and slight marks at the corners, with no apparent structural damage to the illustrated surface.

Did you know? The liner "Le Versailles" provided transatlantic connections from Saint-Nazaire in the early 20th century. Liners of this era were symbols of modernity and played a key role in postal and passenger transport between Europe and America. Postcards illustrating these ships were frequently published by local photographers or publishers, such as Delarue in Saint-Nazaire.

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