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Urirotstock Mountain Urnersee Switzerland VTG RPPC Postcard K Goetz UNPOSTED.Item Details
◆ Core Subject: Urirotstock Mountain & Urnersee (Lake Lucerne), Canton of Uri, Switzerland
◆ Publisher: Verlag: Berger-Abegg, Löwendenkmal, Luzern / Photographer: K. Goetz, Photogr. Luzern
◆ Text on Card:
• Front: \"None\"
• Back: \"3 Urnersee — Urirotstock. | K. Goetz, Photogr. Luzern. | Verlag: Berger-Abegg, Löwendenkmal, Luzern. | PORTO Wenn nur mit Gruss u. Unterschrift versehen 5 Rp. Im In- u. Ausland, sonst 10 Rp. bezw. 20 Rp.\"
◆ Visual Elements:
• Building: None (Natural landscape scene).
• Traffic: None (Unspoiled mountain and water vistas).
• Details: Features the iconic, rocky summit of the Urirotstock peak with light alpine snow blankets. The steep, heavily forested mountain range cascades directly down to meet the mirrored reflection of the calm Urnersee basin. Distant snow-capped alpine ridgelines pierce the background.
◆ Estimated Era: Divided Back / Early Real Photo Postcard (Circa 1900–1920)
◆ Postage Status: Notes
◆ Overall Grading: Very Good Vintage Condition
◆ Surface & Image: Superb photographic clarity and sharp structural details. The silver halide emulsions display deep, rich black-and-white tonal contrast with continuous gradients across the water surface and shadows. No silvering or chemical staining observed.
◆ Edges & Corners: Features authentic serrated deckle edges from the original processing period. Corners show minor vintage softening and extremely light edge-wear consistent with its advanced age.
◆ Reverse Side: The back shows natural age-appropriate off-white paper toning. The overall layout is clean, text is crisp and entirely legible, and it remains free of ink transfers or pencil notations.
◆ Defects: None. The card is physically sound, entirely flat, and completely free of pinholes, creases, tears, or surface and Handling
◆ Packaging: Shipped securely in a protective plastic sleeve and a semi rigid top loader for added protection inside a white envelope.
◆ Service: Sent via Standard Envelope for Postcards.
◆ Value: Provides a highly affordable, reliable shipping option that includes tracking.
