* Antique RPPC Château Fort De Lourdes France c1900s Postcard Travel Real Photo For Sale

**Vintage Real Photo Postcard (RPPC) **

OriginalAntique Photograph Postcard

Postedor Unposted

HistoricCollectible Ephemera

AuthenticVintage Real Photo Postcard (RPPC)

OriginalPhotographic Image from the Past

Offeredfor sale is an original vintage Real Photo Postcard (RPPC), a genuinephotographic postcard and highly collectible piece of historicalephemera. Unlike mass-produced printed postcards, RPPCs were createddirectly from photographic negatives onto postcard stock, making themprized collectibles among postcard enthusiasts, local historians,genealogists, and photography collectors.

Thispostcard may be either posted (used) or unposted (unused) andrepresents an authentic visual record of a specific place, event,building, landscape, street scene, business, transportation subject,landmark, or moment in history.

RealPhoto Postcards are particularly desirable because they often depictunique images that were produced in limited quantities and frequentlydocument locations, people, architecture, and events not found incommercially printed postcards.

ItemDetails

• Type: Original Real Photo Postcard (RPPC)

• Format: Vintage Photographic Postcard

• Postmark Status: May Be Posted (Used) or Unposted (Unused)

• Condition: Very Good to Good Vintage Condition

• Authenticity: Original Vintage Photograph - Not a Reproduction

• Medium: Real Photographic Image on Postcard Stock

• Storage Environment: Smoke-Free

HighlyDesirable For:

• RPPC collectors

• Antique photography collectors

• Vintage postcard collectors

• Deltiologists (postcard collectors)

• Local history researchers

• Genealogists and family historians

• Historical photograph collectors

• Railroad and transportation collectors

• Architecture enthusiasts

• Americana collectors

• Museum and archival collections

• Scrapbooking and display projects

WhyReal Photo Postcards Are Collectible

RealPhoto Postcards are among the most sought-after categories ofpostcard collecting because they provide actual photographicdocumentation of the past rather than artist-rendered or commerciallyprinted imagery. Many RPPCs were produced in extremely limitedquantities, making surviving examples increasingly scarce.

Collectorsactively search for RPPC postcards featuring:

• Small-town America

• Main streets

• Historic buildings

• Railroads and trains

• Trolleys and streetcars

• Automobiles and transportation

• Farms and rural life

• Schools and churches

• Businesses and storefronts

• Military subjects

• Occupational scenes

• Family portraits

• Local events and celebrations

Becausemany original RPPCs have been lost, discarded, or damaged over thedecades, surviving examples remain important pieces of photographicand social history.

ConditionDescription

Thisoriginal Real Photo Postcard remains in Very Good to Good VintageCondition, exhibiting characteristics consistent with age, handling,storage, and postal use.

Pleasecarefully examine all high-resolution scans, as they form animportant part of the description.

Possibleage-related characteristics may include:

• Light toning or age-related discoloration

• Corner wear

• Edge wear

• Minor creases or bends

• Surface scratches or photographic silvering

• Album marks or adhesive residue

• Postmark, cancellation, writing, or mailing wear (if posted)

Thesecharacteristics are commonly found on authentic vintage RPPCpostcards and help demonstrate their originality and age.

SecurePackaging & Fast Shipping

Yourpostcard will be professionally packaged to help ensure safe arrival:

• Protective archival sleeve

• Rigid cardstock reinforcement

• Secure shipping materials

• Carefully handled and stored

Ordersplaced before 5:00 AM EST (Monday through Saturday) typically shipthe same business day.

Returns*

Shopwith confidence.

• Returns accepted within 60 calendar days unless otherwise noted

• Buyer satisfaction is paramount

• Most returned items will be subject to a minimum restocking fee as outlined in the original listing

PostcardShipping Information

Mostpostcard orders qualify for Standard Envelope with USPSTracking:

• 1 postcard under $20 value: Standard Envelope

• Up to 3 postcards under $50 total value: Standard Envelope

• 4 or more postcards may ship in multiple Standard Envelopes (subject to value limits)

• Larger orders typically ship via USPS Ground Advantage or calculated shipping

Pleasenote that Standard Envelope tracking updates primarily throughUSPS sorting facilities and delivery may require up to 14 days.

AdditionalShipping Policies

• Books and magazines ship via Media Mail when eligible

• Other paper collectibles and ephemera ship using calculated shipping

• Orders ship only to the buyer\'s registered address in accordance with policies

AboutWest Coast Ephemera

WestCoast Ephemera has specialized in authentic vintage postcards,antique postcards, postal history, First Day Covers (FDCs), postagestamps, retro advertising, historical paper collectibles, travelmemorabilia, and rare ephemera from around the world for over 27years.

Newinventory is added regularly, including:

• Vintage Postcards

• Antique Postcards

• Real Photo Postcards (RPPC)

• Linen Postcards

• Chrome Postcards

• White Border Postcards

• Divided Back Postcards

• Undivided Back Postcards

• Postal History

• Postal Collections

• First Day Covers

• Vintage Advertisements

• Historic Paper Collectibles

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• New arrivals

• Flash sales

• Collector discounts

• Special promotions

• Seasonal sales

Thankyou for supporting small businesses and helping preserve the printedhistory of the past.

*Important Condition & Policy Disclosure

Pleasereview the shipping and return policies in both this listing as wellas our business policies before making your purchase.

Allephemera items offered for sale - including, but not limited to,postcards, advertisements, paper collectibles, and relatedmemorabilia - are vintage or previously owned items and are sold inthe best condition available at the time of listing.

Manyitems may be categorized as New under \'s conditionguidelines; however, due to age, storage, handling, and priorownership, actual condition may vary from modern expectations of anewly manufactured item.

Manyitems listed as Used have generally been handled, circulated,mailed, displayed, stored, or otherwise previously owned. Normalsigns of age and use may be present, including but not limited tofolds, creases, corner wear, pinholes, edge wear, stains, writing,smudges, scratches, discoloration, or other condition issues commonto vintage paper collectibles.

High-resolutionscans and photographs are provided as part of the item descriptionand should be carefully reviewed prior to purchase. Buyers areencouraged to ask any questions or request additional informationbefore completing a transaction.

Returnsrequested due to personal preference, buyer remorse, ordissatisfaction unrelated to an error in the listing will be handledin accordance with the stated return policy.

Nowarranties, guarantees, or representations are made beyond thoseexpressly stated in the listing and seller policies.

ShippingDamage & Return Policy Disclosure

Pleasereview the shipping and return policies contained in both thislisting and our seller policies before completing your purchase.

Allitems are carefully packaged using materials and methods designed tomeet or exceed USPS shipping standards. We take reasonableprecautions to protect items during transit, including the use ofappropriate internal and external packaging materials. However, oncea package enters the carrier\'s possession, it is subject to automatedsorting, transportation, and handling processes that are beyond ourcontrol.

Whileuncommon, packages or their contents may occasionally sustain damageduring shipment. Examples may include bends, folds, creases,punctures, crushed packaging, or other transit-related damage.

Inthe event an item arrives damaged during transit WE DO NOT OFFERpartial refunds, credits, or price adjustments. In addition, alloriginal shipping and handling charges are non-refundable.

Buyersmay return the item for a refund in accordance with our stated returnpolicy. Return requests MUST be initiated through \'sreturn system and should clearly indicate that the item was damagedduring shipment.

Returnsrequested for reasons other than shipping damage are subject to theterms and conditions outlined in our seller policies, including anyapplicable restocking fees. We reserve the right, at our solediscretion, to reduce or waive all or part of any applicable fee whencircumstances warrant.

Nowarranties, guarantees, or representations are made beyond thoseexpressly stated in the listing and seller policies.

Return& Restocking Fee Disclosure

Pleasereview the shipping and return policies contained in both thislisting and our seller policies before making your purchase.

Unlessotherwise prohibited by policy or applicable law, most returneditems, regardless of the reason for return, will be subject to aminimum restocking fee of $1.99. Certain items may be subject tohigher restocking fees, which will be disclosed in the originallisting, when applicable.

Refundamounts are calculated based on the total transaction amount paid bythe buyer, including the item price, applicable sales taxes, shippingand handling charges, and any other buyer-paid fees associated withthe transaction. Any applicable restocking fee will be deducted fromthis amount when the refund is processed.

Ifthe remaining balance after all applicable deductions exceeds $0.00,that amount will be issued as the buyer\'s refund. If the remainingbalance is $0.00 or less, no refund will be due.

Wereserve the right, at our sole discretion, to reduce, modify, orwaive all or part of any applicable restocking fee when circumstanceswarrant.

Nowarranties, guarantees, or representations are made beyond thoseexpressly stated in the listing and seller policies.