Paris Vécu – La Bourse aux timbres-poste, Champs-Élysées – Antique French Postcard

Original early twentieth-century French postcard from the celebrated “Paris Vécu” series, published by L. J. & Cie, Angoulême-Paris.

This atmospheric photographic postcard depicts La Bourse aux timbres-poste on the Champs-Élysées, a gathering place for stamp dealers, collectors and enthusiasts in Paris.

The scene shows groups of men and women gathered around improvised tables and chairs beneath the trees, examining and trading stamps in the open air. The subject is associated with the historic Carré Marigny stamp market, one of the best-known meeting places for Parisian philatelists.

Printed at the lower edge:

“Paris Vécu – Aux Champs-Élysées – La Bourse aux timbres-poste”

and

“L. J. & Cie, édit., Angoulême-Paris.”

The postcard belongs to the Paris Vécu series documenting everyday Parisian life, trades, leisure and street scenes at the beginning of the twentieth century.

This example is unused and unposted, with a divided reverse and no postage stamp or postal cancellation.

A particularly fitting piece for collectors of Paris history, philately, antique postcards and French social history.

Details

• Origin: France
• Series: Paris Vécu
• Title: Aux Champs-Élysées – La Bourse aux timbres-poste
• Publisher: L. J. & Cie, Angoulême-Paris
• Location: Paris, France
• Subject: Stamp market / stamp collectors
• Location depicted: Champs-Élysées / Carré Marigny, Paris
• Period: Early 20th century
• Type: Antique photographic postcard
• Printing technique: Phototype / photomechanical print
• Language: French
• Divided back
• Unused / unposted
• No postage stamp or postmark
• Original antique postcard, not a reproduction or digital download
• Series checklist no.: 15
  Printed card no.: 2

Dimensions

• Approx. 9 × 14 cm
  

Condition

Authentic antique postcard with age-related toning and light handling wear consistent with its age.

The image remains clear and well defined. Minor surface marks, light spotting and slight edge and corner wear are visible.

The reverse is unused and unposted, with no correspondence, postage stamp or cancellation. A small pencil inventory notation is visible near the upper right corner.

Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description.

You will receive the exact original postcard shown in the photographs.

Frame and decorative accessories are not included.