Bagnères-de-Bigorre Tourmalet Pyrenees Mountain Pass Horse Carriage Postcard
$ 6.6
Description
Bagnères-de-Bigorre Tourmalet Pyrenees Mountain Pass Horse Carriage Postcard. Thank you for visiting! This item is in stock and usually ships within 1 business day of your purchase. It will be shipped via ebay Standard Envelope which provides tracking information when it passes through the sorting machines for First Class mail. USPS workers have no way of scanning the barcode on the label. When it marks it as "out for delivery or delivered" it means it has arrived at your local sorting center, not your home address. Depending on your local postal route, it may take several days yet to arrive at your home. Also, consider possible weather delays in the actual time the service takes. Feel free to write if you have any questions. This evocative vintage postcard captures a dramatic scene on the historic Col du Tourmalet, nestled within the majestic Pyrenees Mountains near Bagnères-de-Bigorre, France. The image showcases a challenging mountain pass, with several men and two horse-drawn carriages traversing the rugged terrain. The sepia-toned illustration conveys the formidable nature of travel through this renowned alpine landscape during an earlier era, highlighting the engineering marvel of the road and the resilience required for such journeys. The postcard's design, featuring the prominent location text "BAGNÈRES-de-BIGORRE — Tourmalet" at the top, suggests its origin as a souvenir for travelers exploring the French Pyrenees. The reverse side, marked "IMPRIMÉ ILLUSTRÉ," indicates a printed illustration technique, common for early 20th-century postcards. This collectible piece offers a fascinating glimpse into the history of transport and tourism in one of Europe's most famous mountain passes, a route celebrated for its natural beauty and its significant role in events like the Tour de France.
