Cleopatra's Needle London Obelisk Sphinx Thames Embankment Postcard c1910s For Sale

Discover a fascinating piece of London's rich history with this vintage postcard featuring Cleopatra's Needle on the Thames Embankment. The card vividly captures the ancient Egyptian obelisk, a gift from Egypt to Britain, flanked by its iconic bronze sphinxes. The intricate hieroglyphs on the granite monolith are visible, set against a backdrop of the Thames River and a distant bridge, evoking the grandeur of early 20th-century London.This early 20th-century postcard, likely from the 1910s due to its divided back design, showcases the charm of a bygone era. Published by Valentine's Series, a renowned British manufacturer, the card provides historical context about the obelisk's origins in Heliopolis, its presentation to the British Government in 1820, and its eventual journey and erection in London in 1877-78. This collectible item is a wonderful addition for enthusiasts of British history, London landmarks, or vintage ephemera.