Description: Vintage Continental-sized (approx. 4x6") chrome postcard with a view of the inletat Bertraghboy Bay near Carna in the Connemara country of western Ireland.Two boys in short pants (perhpas school clothing) walk beside a donkey cart for movingsheep or collecting seaweed at the shore. Front caption reads, "Bertraghboy Bay, near Carna, Connemara, Co. Galway, Ireland." Back caption reads,"CONNEMARA: The 'Western Wonderland', stretches from Galway to the sea; ruggedmountains heaving upwards out of the moorland and bog, and reflected in a thousandquiet lakes in a symphony of wild beauty. The region has been made famous throughmany paintings, but few artists have managed the almost impossible task of capturingits strange and elusive colouring. Connemara is a favourite haunt of anglers, and the'weighing-in' in the evenings is a solemn ritual in a number of hotels." Card No. 2/178 published by John Hinde, Cabinteely. Divided back; used, posted from Shannon Airport in 1969 and mailed to Brooklyn NY, USA.Inked note reads,"MondayDear Slyvia & Milton,We are on an unscheduled stopoff at Shannon Ireland.Everything is wonderful. Larry & Dotty". Good condition, with light corner wear and use. See photos. Ships securely in a protective plastic holder. Free postage to US addresses, and to Ireland. (Request an invoice or receive postage refund after purchase.)We cheerfully combine postage for least cost to other destinations. Sorry — no tracking available on flat items under $20, which ship at letter rate. Thanks so much for looking! See more vintage cards from Ireland at our eBay store, Montana Gael.
Price: 7.5 USD
Location: West Yellowstone, Montana
End Time: 2024-11-23T15:57:11.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 60 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Artist: John Hinde FRPS
Number of Items in Set: 1
Unit of Sale: Single Unit
City/Region: Carna Galway Connemara
Occasion: Best Wishes
Size: Continental (6 x 4 in)
Year Manufactured: 1969
Features: Chrome
Postage Condition: Posted
Featured Person: Bertraghboy, Boys, Shannon Airport
Signed: No
Material: Paper
City: Carna
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Franchise: John Hinde
Brand/Publisher: John Hinde Ltd
Subject: Connemara
Continent: Europe
Type: Printed (Lithograph)
Era: Chrome (c. 1939-present)
Theme: Animals, Cities & Towns, Landscapes, Occupational, People, Social History, Connemara, West of Ireland, Bertraghboy Bay, County Galway
Region: Galway
Country: Ireland
Time Period Manufactured: 1960-1969
Country/Region of Manufacture: Ireland
