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Amsterdam New Bridge over Amstel River Netherlands Postcard c1902
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Undivided Back · 1902

Amsterdam New Bridge over Amstel River Netherlands Postcard c1902

Amsterdam, Netherlands1902Undivided BackUsed
Early black and white photographic postcard (undivided-back Briefkaart) of the Nieuwe Brug (New Bridge) over the Amstel River in Amsterdam, Netherlands, published by R. A. Eiselin, Ceintuurbaan 416. The elevated view shows a crowded stone arched pedestrian and traffic bridge with dozens of figures in Victorian/Edwardian dress; moored boats in the canal below; and the dense city skyline behind. Message written directly on the image side: "Dearest friend, received your card, and I return you this one with greetings to you and regards to Mr. [?]. Greetings from Poémpos [?] Club too. I am longing for a letter from you. It is a long time ago!!!" Two Netherlands 2½¢ green numeral stamps (Scott 56, 1899 issue) cancelled Amsterdam, addressed to Alex. Breslau Esq., 11 Compton Terrace, Highbury N., London.
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PC-01736 · R. A. Eiselin, Ceintuurbaan 416, Amsterdam
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