A very rare original 'Whithorn Archaeological Dig - Dumfries & Galloway' 4" x 6" Collectable Postcard from 1994. New / Unused (see below).
WHITHORN ARCHAEOLOGICAL DIG : GALLOWAY GRAFIX - THE LANDSCAPE OF DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY - 1994 Postcard
(WHITHORN - SCOTLAND'S OLDEST ROYAL BURGH: Whithorn 'HWIT-horn'; Taigh Mhartainn in Gaelic, is a royal burgh in the historic county of Wigtownshire in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, about 10 miles south of Wigtown. Council area: Dumfries and Galloway. Dialling code: 01988. Lieutenancy area: Wigtownshire. Population: 750 (mid-2020 est.). Post town: NEWTON STEWART. Postcode district: DG8).
WHITHORN ARCHAEOLOGICAL DIG: Established in 1986 The Whithorn Trust project will be exposing and restoring a wealth of structures and artifacts dating back to from 400 to 1550 AD. Early discoveries include the skeletons and remains of an early Norse Settlement.
A portrait original postcard with glossy photograph front showing the remains of a recently unearthed Norse Skeleton with working archaeologists, and landscape black & white reverse with dig and printing / credits details to the foot plus vertical centre line.
Comprising of a glossy full colour front with white border and matt black & white reverse.
Owned from new (in 1994) & has been in storage ever since - never used or displayed so is in brand new / mint condition (see below) - impossible to find!
At the time of listing I cannot see any more of these (in any condition!) 1994 postcards available for sale worldwide, and no more relating to the 'Whithorn Archaeological Dig' of any era. With other vintage Whithorn postcards available for sale worldwide (in varying conditions - most tatty) commanding prices of up to £50.00 - grab yourself a very rare new / unused (see below) condition bargain.
Perfect for all Whithorn, Archaeology or Scottish history fans and collectors.
Will be sent in an envelope with extra card protection for a safe delivery (see below).
(NB: If you wish to purchase more than one postcard or promotional item from me at a time, please add them to your basket and request an invoice prior to paying for a combined postage price - unfortunately I cannot combine postage on multiple orders after payment has been made or shipping on Global Shipping Programme orders due to eBay policies, thank you).
GALLOWAY GRAFIX - THE LANDSCAPE OF DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY. MPN: G.G. 94. Copyright Allan Wright photography, Castle Douglas. Tel: 06447 260.
(NB: I have owned this postcard from new in 1994 and it has been in storage ever since, never used or displayed so is in new / unused / unposted mint condition - see photographs provided from all angles - only mentioning for clarity. You are unlikely to find a better example [if any at all still exist] for sale!).
The approximate (Portrait as shown) sizes are:- Width 3.95" (10.05cm) x Height 5.85" (14.8cm).
(Will be sent in an envelope by Royal Mail with 2 x thin card layers + extra protection - or if necessary in equally comparable materials/by courier for a safe delivery - depending on the value of the postcard(s)/promotional item(s)/magazine(s)/order and/or quantity).