This postcard-- published by Leon & Levy (LL)--  shows "MONTE CARLO ~ Le Casino ~ La Nouvelle Salle de Jeu ~ Les Graces Florentines".

My understanding is that this postcard image shows the work of French artist Paul Gervais (1859-1944) who was known for his work depicting seductive women. During the era, he was hired to paint such images for the new game room at Le Casino in Monte Carlo. I ran across a suggestion that the model at the center of this painting was the famous "demi-monde", Liane de Pougy, who ironically was raised in a nunnery.

After the years the postcard may show some typical wear.

PLEASE review the scans carefully and then purchase confidently.

For a domestic mailing, I'll send your item free of charge with standard first class shipping within the United States. In the effort to keep our costs down, I tend to trust our postal service and it works out great "99.9%" of the time. Moreover, in my experience "ephemera enthusiasts" are a great community of people who are collaborative and don't take advantage of each other; therefore, I typically do not feel the need to drive up your costs so that I can later prove successful delivery-- I trust you. However, if you want to purchase certified mail services (includes tracking), then please send me a message so that we can make arrangements.

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Thanks for considering this keepsake.


General Guideline of Postcard Eras

Pre-Postcard (c. 1848-1870)

Pioneer (c. 1870-1898)

Private Mailing Card (c. 1898-1907)

Undivided Back (c. 1901-1907)

Divided Back (c. 1907-1915)

White Border (c. 1915-1930)

Linen (c. 1930-1945)

Chrome (c. 1939-Present)

Real Photo (1900-Present)

Continental (1950's-Present)