Vintage battered real photo postcard (RPPC) with a view of Alesbury House,

then a private residence but now a country house hotel near Hockley, West Midlands.

A car waits near the front door. Beautiful gardens at right.

White in-photo caption reads, "ALESBURY HOUSE".

No photographer or publisher indicated.

Split back; used, postmarked Hogsley and hand-dated 21 July 1914 and mailed to New Jersey, America.

Inked note reads,

"Just a line wishing you many happy returns of the day & trusting you are all

quite well, also Emily and family. with Fondest Love, Your Loving Sr Jennie"

Poor condition with vertical crease at halfway point, missing fleck of paper; heavy age discoloration/grime on address side. See photos.

Ships securely in a protective plastic holder.

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