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c1960s Turning a Page in the Book of Remembrance Postcard — Ottawa — Front and BackCondition Report:
This vintage topographical postcard is inExcellent condition. It is an unposted and uncirculated specimen. The front features a vibrant, high-saturation color image of the memorial chamber. The reverse side is exceptionally clean with a soft off-white patina and no consumer handwriting, stamps, or adhesive residue. The corners are sharp, and the edges are crisp and straight.Full Description:
Featured here is an authentic original \"Chrome\" era topographical postcard published byLeclerc Printers Ltd.of Hull, Quebec. The front highlights a solemn ceremony within theMemorial Chamberof thePeace Toweron Parliament Hill inOttawa. The image captures two uniformed guards in the daily act of turning a page in theBook of Remembrance, which honors Canada\'s war dead.The reverse side features bilingual English and French captions:\"Turning a page in the Book of Remembrance / On tourne une page du Livre du Souvenir.\"It includes the vertical publisher\'s imprint and a traditional divided back layout with designated \"Post Card - Carte Postale\" and \"Stamp - Timbre\" fields. This pristine specimen is a quintessential piece of Canadian military and parliamentary history, making it a perfect addition for collectors of Ottawa landmarks or high-end vintage Canadian photochrome postcards.Search Tags:Book of Remembrance, Ottawa Canada Postcard, Peace Tower Ottawa, Parliament Hill Memorial, Leclerc Printers Hull, Canadian Military History, Bilingual Postcard, 1960s Postcard, Chrome Postcard, Ontario Tourism.
