Vintage La Cathedrale De Reims Saint Nicaise Angel B&W Postcard France Unposted For Sale

Brand/Publisher: French printed postcard on medium-weight cardboard stock with front caption at the lower edge reading La Cathedrale de REIMS, Saint Nicaise et l'Ange dit Le Sourire de Reims and English translation Saint Nicaise and the Angel named Rheims' Smile, and a small back imprint Photo Reims-Cathedrale.

Item: Vintage divided-back black and white printed postcard showing a sculptural detail from the facade of the cathedral in Reims, France.

Front image details: Vertical monochrome view of two Gothic stone figures on the cathedral portal identified as Saint Nicaise and an angel known as the Smile of Reims, with finely carved drapery, feathered wings, and architectural columns filling the background.

Back details: Reverse side has a French CARTE POSTALE layout with divided back for correspondence and address, printed headings Correspondance and Adresse with guide lines, and blank stamp area on plain card stock; no handwriting or postage is present.

Era/Type/Subject: Divided back era circa 1907 to 1915 black and white printed lithograph postcard on standard size cardboard stock from France, region Champagne-Ardenne, city Reims, featuring cathedral architectural sculpture imagery suited to architecture, famous places, and tourism themes; Actual Measurements: Approx. 3.5 x 5.5 inches, and unit of sale is one postcard as shown.

Condition: Front image side shows light overall handling wear with faint surface rubs and scattered small specks across the printed surface, while the sculptural detail remains clear. Corners and edges exhibit slight rounding and minor edge wear, but the card lies flat with no creases or tears. Reverse side has mild age toning with a couple of tiny soil specks, sharp CARTE POSTALE divided-back printing and Photo Reims-Cathedrale imprint, and is unposted with no writing or postage.

• Size: Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in)
• Material: Cardboard