France: Early Postal Card 1876 St. Achuel to Saint Dizier 15 c Black Stamp (Vintage GC)

historical early french official postal card (carte postale) issued in the 1870s. the front features an elaborate decorative ornamental border frame with detailed pricing information for france, algeria, and foreign destinations. it has a pre-printed black 15 centimes postage stamp (type sage republicain) and is addressed to monsieur henri briquet, libraire in saint-dizier. it bears a circular st achuel / somme postmark dated december 24, 1876.
the reverse side features an extensive handwritten message in french cursive dated december 24, 1876, signed by gugholz. the message discusses magazine deliveries, subscriptions (annales), and names specific people and locations, including a reference to mme brodhag in roeschwoog (bas-rhin, alsace).

matte gelatin silver print

size: ~ 7.9 x 12.2 cm (1 cm ~ 0.39 inch)

postally unused

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

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