Iles Philippines: Dupax Church Typhoon Damage 1908 Missionary Postcard (Vintage PC 1908)

postcard titled "iles philippines" / "l'église de dupax sinistrée par le typhon du mois d'octobre, 1908", showing the storm-damaged interior of the catholic church in dupax, nueva vizcaya, luzon, philippines, roof collapsed and debris covering the nave.

likely issued by a catholic missionary society documenting typhoon damage in the philippines, possibly for a reconstruction fundraising appeal.

postally used, cancelled bruges, dated 28 april 1909, addressed to mademoiselle gudule verheugen, rue longue 88, bruges, belgium.

brief handwritten french correspondence signed "mathilde".

size: ~ 9 x 14 cm (1 cm ~ 0.39 inch)

condition: very good....please also refer to scans which show complete front and reverse of postcard

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