Vintage 1967 Postcard Japanese Gardens Durban Kwa Zulu-Natal Natal South Africa.
General description: This is a 1967 posted Vintage postcard of The Japanese Gardens in Durban North, South Africa.
Image on front: A colourful image of the Japanese Gardens on a sunny day. Two women and a man dressed in a shirt and tie can be seen standing on a wooden bridge over a pond. Three children can be seen closer to the water’s edge. A few thatched huts are present. A colourful red Japanese bridge can be seen in the distance. Many plants, trees and shrubs in the image. Some houses can be seen in the distance beyond the gardens. The image has a white border.
Back of card: The postcard has been used and posted. The caption at the back reads : DURBAN NORTH. JAPANESE GARDEN IN ALL ITS BEAUTY. This is repeated in Afrikaans. There is a message on the card, an address, and two South African postage stamps. There is also an airmail sticker. The postmark is for Durban and dated 16th July 1967
Publisher: ArtCo by Art Publishers (PTY.) Ltd, 265 Umbilo Road, Durban.
Photo: B. K. Björnsen.
Publisher Number/Reference Number: No. 211
Posted/Unposted: Posted by airmail from South Africa to Ireland.
Date/Age: 1967 postmark. 56 years old.
Size: 14.9cm by 10.6cm
Condition: The card is used and has been posted from South Africa to Ireland, and is 56 years old. Considering this it is in good condition in my opinion. The image is clear and bright, the back of the card isn't pristine clean, understandably. No tears, or creases, or physical damage noticeable. Please examine the photographs to see the condition yourself.
Addressee: Mrs Hoyle, 19 Herbert Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, Ireland
Combined Postage
Please note if you buy more than one item, I am happy to ship items together to reduce the postage/delivery costs to you.
Seller ref : 11 +3