Description: Vintage Continental-sized (approx. 4x6) postcard with three views of Glendalough, County Wicklow, Ireland:The famous Round Tower; the vale and the twin lakes; and St. Kevin's Kitchen (Church). Front banner reads, "GLENDALOUGH". Back caption reads, "GLENDALOUGH: Here in the sixth century, St. Kevin founded a monasteryfrom which grew the monastic city of Glendalough which became one of the most renowned centresof learning in Europe. Today the ruins still eloquent of the former glory of the place, make Glendaloughone of the most interesting of Ireland's historic sites. The Round Tower at Glendalough is about 110 ft. highand 52 ft. in circumference at the base, and is still in an excellent state of preservation." Card No. 2/228 published by John Hinde, Ltd., Cabinteely. Split back; used, postmarked Droichead Átha 1985; missing address label.Inked note reads,"Dear Sister,Today we are in Dublin, the beginning of our second week in Ireland.Kissed the Blarney Stone on Thursday. Next week Donegal, Mayo and Galway.Love, Grace." Good condition with some edge and corner wear, lower right. 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 postage 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
Size: Continental (6 x 4 in)
Artist: John Hinde
Character: St. Kevin, Irish Monk
Country/Region of Manufacture: Ireland
Continent: Europe
Material: Paper
Theme: Architecture, Cities & Towns, Multiview, History, Famous Places, Religious, Churches, Museums
Region: Wickow
Country: Ireland
Type: Printed (Lithograph)
Features: Chrome, Multiview
Year Manufactured: 1985
Featured Person: St. Kevin
Subject: Round Tower
Number of Items in Set: 1
Signed: No
Postage Condition: Posted
City/Region: Glendalough Wicklow
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Occasion: Confirmation
City: Glendalough
Time Period Manufactured: 1980-1989
Country//Region of Manufacture: Ireland
Unit of Sale: Single Unit
Brand/Publisher: John Hinde Ltd
Era: Chrome (c. 1939-present)
Franchise: John Hinde
