France: Early Postal Card 1874 Pargny Sur Saulx To Meuse 15 c Cérès Stamp (Vintage GC)

historical early french official postal card (carte postale) issued under the law of december 20, 1872. the front features an ornate classic geometric border frame. it has a pre-printed orange-brownish 15 centimes postage stamp featuring the cérès head design. the card is addressed to monsieur carlier at la scierie de pargny in the meuse department. it bears a clear circular pargny-s-saulx postmark dated may 11, 1874.
the reverse side features a beautifully written complete message in french cursive dated pargny-sur-saulx, may 11, 1874. the text is addressed to monsieur carlier regarding a commercial business matter about timber logs (chênes en grume) and wood cutting prices, asking for a quick reply by return mail.matte gelatin silver print

size: ~ 8 x 12 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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