{"product_id":"lot-cartes-postales-anciennes-lyon-xixe-xxe-vue-ville-monument-timbres","title":"Lot of Old Postcards Lyon 19th-20th Century City View Monument Stamps","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lot consists of a set of over 200 old postcards featuring views of the city of Lyon. The cards are arranged in several stacks in the photo, revealing a wide variety of urban scenes, iconic monuments, and architectural perspectives. The visuals show black and white photographs, enhanced with some color or sepia cards, typical of productions from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSeveral cards display historical buildings, squares, statues, and panoramas of Lyon, with printed captions on the front and period stamps still visible on some. Some cards are postmarked, which adds to their authenticity and historical interest. The presence of red and green stamps is clearly visible on some of the cards, attesting to their postal circulation and age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe iconographic diversity is clear: there are views of bustling squares, bridges, perspectives on the quays, as well as scenes of urban life. The cards feature different typefaces and caption styles, some with frames, others with simple lettering, which illustrates the variety of editions and eras represented.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe visible overall condition shows cards that have retained their structural integrity, although some show signs of wear from use: slightly blunted corners, paper patination, and sometimes small creases. These marks attest to their authenticity and postal journey. The hues vary from black and white to sepia, with a few colorized examples, typical of old postcards from the Lyon region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSeveral cards show identifiable monuments of Lyon, such as fountains, equestrian statues, remarkable public buildings, and large squares. The architectural details and street scenes provide valuable documentary insight into the urban and social evolution of the city over several decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item sold as is. The cards show signs of wear consistent with their age: rounded corners, slight creases, patination, and signs of use. Each card nevertheless retains legible images and captions on the visible side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e The illustrated postcard experienced a major boom between 1890 and 1920, becoming a popular medium for immortalizing urban landscapes and regional monuments. Lyon, a major industrial and cultural city, was abundantly represented in French editions, with prints often produced by local photographers or specialized publishers.\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. Each lot is prepared with the utmost care to ensure safe receipt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: antique postcard, CPA Lyon, old postcard Lyon, postcard lot, old Lyon view, historical monument, postmarked stamp, old French photo, illustrated card, vintage Lyon, 19th century postcard, early 20th century postcard\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54239259033927,"sku":"EBAY-315427548527","price":69.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/1_64c131bf-0e42-49d8-a72a-bfd30bb87e2e.jpg?v=1782523262","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/lot-cartes-postales-anciennes-lyon-xixe-xxe-vue-ville-monument-timbres","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}