Description: Vintage Continental-sized (approx. 4x6") postcard with three (3) views of Knock Shrine,a Marian Catholic pilgrimage site in County Mayo, Ireland.Photos by Peter O'Toole and John Hinde Studios. Views include the basilica, shrine statuary, and a view of the enclosed worship space around the shrine. Front banner reads, "Knock Shrine, Co. Mayo". Back caption reads,"KNOCK SHRINE, CO. MAYO. On 21st August, 1879,Our Lady, St. Joseph and St. John with the Altar the Lamb and the Crossappeared at the Church Gable in a blaze of heavenly light. A DiocesanCommission accepted the evidence as 'trustworthy and satisfactory'. Manyprivileges have been granted by the Holy See and Knock is recognised asone of the great Marian Shrines. Over a million pilgrims and invalids come to theShrine annually from all over the world, including His Holiness Pope John Paul IIwho visited the Shrine in 1979." Card No. 2/1768 published by John Hinde Ltd., Cabinteely. Split back; unposted. Good condition with the number 50 pencilled in the stamp box. 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 shipping 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
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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
Unit of Sale: Single Unit
Number of Items in Set: 1
City/Region: Knock Mayo West Ireland
Occasion: Easter
Size: Continental (6 x 4 in)
Custom Bundle: No
Year Manufactured: 1990
Features: Chrome
Postage Condition: Unposted
Character: Virgin Mary, Mary Mother of God, Irish
Featured Person: Mary
Signed: No
Material: Paper
City: Knock
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Franchise: John Hinde
Brand/Publisher: John Hinde Ltd
Modified Item: No
Subject: Shrine
Type: Printed (Lithograph)
Continent: Europe
Era: Chrome (c. 1939-present)
Theme: Art, Community Life, Cultures & Ethnicities, Domestic & Family Life, Events, Exhibitions, Famous Places, Landscapes, Religious, Social History, Tourism, International Cities & Towns
Country: Ireland
Region: Mayo
Time Period Manufactured: 1990-1999
Country/Region of Manufacture: Ireland
