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Striking antique postcard depicting the Acropolis of Athens, Greece, with the Theatre of Herodes Atticus in the foreground.This unusual card features an embossed/raised image, giving the architecture and rocky slopes of the Acropolis noticeable dimension and texture.The front is captioned in both French and Greek: “Acropole avec Théâtre Hérode Atticus – Athènes”, with the corresponding Greek inscription.Published by Pallis & Cotzias, Athens, as marked on the reverse.The postcard was mailed from Greece in 1909 and retains its original Greek postage stamp and cancellation. It was addressed to Illinois, USA, with period handwritten correspondence on the reverse.Details:• Athens, Greece
• Acropolis and Theatre of Herodes Atticus
• Pallis & Cotzias, Athens
• Postmarked 1909
• Embossed/raised image
• Divided back
• Original Greek postage stamp
• Written and mailed
• Early 20th centuryCondition:
Good antique condition with expected age-related wear, including corner and edge wear, surface rubbing/soiling and toning. Small edge and corner imperfections are present. Please review photographs carefully, as they are an important part of the condition description.An unusual early Athens postcard with a wonderful dimensional treatment—an appealing piece for collectors of Greece, Athens, the Acropolis, classical architecture, archaeology, European travel and antique postcards.♻️ Vintage is always a good idea.Thank you for looking! I’m always happy to combine shipping when possible.
