Dimensions: approx. 5 7/8 X 4 1/8 inches
Photographer/Publisher: Bergwelt Verlag C. Jurischek, Salzburg, Nachdruck verboten
Condition: In decent condition for age. Please check our images.
Text: GROSSGLOCKNER, 3798 m u. Johannisberg 3467 m v. d. Frz. Josefshöhe
Addressee: n/a
Internal notes: QC passed
The Grossglockner postcard is a portal to the majestic Austrian Alps, showcasing the imposing peaks of Grossglockner (3,798 m) and Johannisberg (3,467 m). Imagine yourself standing atop the Franz-Josefshöhe viewpoint, surrounded by crisp alpine air and the sheer beauty of glacial rivers carving through snow-drenched landscapes. The peaks rise like sentinels, their jagged edges framed by an azure sky punctuated with fluffy clouds. This postcard encapsulates a timeless moment, inviting you into the serenity and grandeur of these European highlands.
Turning the card over, one is struck by the authenticity of vintage alpine tourism. The simplicity of the German inscription, “Verwenden Sie das billige Grußporto!” (Use the affordable greeting postage!), whispers of an era when travel and correspondence were intertwined. Though unstamped, the reverse side hints at stories untold, awaiting the ink of a visitor who may have marvelled at the breath taking vistas and wished to share the wonder with loved ones back home.
Collectors will be drawn not just to the photograph but to the legacy it represents. This piece is a testament to Austrian postcard art from a bygone era, published by Bergwelt Verlag C. Jurischek, Salzburg, with their signature charm and precision. It evokes the romance of alpine exploration, the timeless beauty of the Alps, and the nostalgia of handwritten connections spanning countries and generations. Owning this postcard is akin to holding a piece of history and nature’s splendour in your hands.
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