University of Oxford Postcard – Aerial City View with College Crests – CD 147

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University of Oxford Postcard – Aerial City View with College Crests – CD 147

Stunning panoramic postcard of Oxford’s historic colleges, with handwritten message referencing Magdalen College — a charming piece of British academic ephemera.

Measurements: approx.6 3/4 x 4 3/4 inches
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Condition: In decent condition, please see images. 
Internal notes: QC passed

As the morning light brushes golden across the dreaming spires, the rooftops of Oxford University glow with centuries of intellectual legacy. You can almost hear the echo of footsteps across cobbled quads, the toll of bells from college towers, and the rustle of academic robes passing beneath stone arches. This postcard offers a breathtaking aerial view looking west over the city wall, highlighting iconic institutions including Radcliffe Camera, Bodleian Library, Balliol, and Magdalen College, each proudly labelled and framed by their historic coats of arms. It’s a visual celebration of one of the world’s most storied academic landscapes.

Photographed by Chris Donaghue and published by Oxford Photo Library, this card (Ref CD 147) includes an affectionate handwritten message referencing a visit to Peterborough and nostalgic ties to Magdalen College, where “Steve was a chorister.” The reverse side is postmarked Oxford and bears a classic 1st class gold Queen Elizabeth II stamp. The careful handwriting and gratitude expressed — even the mention of a homemade apple crumble — imbue the card with a warm and personal provenance that adds human charm to its academic setting.

Postcards such as this serve as miniature archives of time and place — evoking pride, memory, and reverence. For collectors of British university memorabilia, historical ephemera, or those with fond ties to Oxford, this is more than paper — it’s a preserved gesture of connection. To hold it is to witness the rich tradition of one of Britain’s most cherished institutions and the personal stories it continues to inspire.