{"product_id":"czech-republic-postcard-leitmeritz-a-elbe-elbbrucke-mit-domturm-xt2143","title":"Czech Republic Postcard: Leitmeritz a. Elbe Elbbrücke mit Domturm  XT2143","description":"Czech Republic Postcard: Leitmeritz a. Elbe Elbbrücke mit Domturm  XT2143.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis historic topographical view depicts the Elbbrücke (Elbe Bridge) in Leitmeritz, which is now known as Litoměřice in the Czech Republic. The scene captures a panoramic view of the iron bridge crossing the Elbe River, with the prominent Domturm (cathedral tower) of St. Stephen's Cathedral visible in the background. The presence of extensive handwritten text in Esperanto on both the front and back of the card reflects the city's role as a center for international communication within the Austro-Hungarian Empire during the early 20th century.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a used standard size postcard published by Brück \u0026amp; Sohn and manufactured in Germany. The postcard has a crease across the top left hand corner and slight surface wear. One stamp has also been removed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistorical Context:\u003cbr\u003eThe Recipient: Mr. Foulger was an active member of the early 20th-century Esperanto movement in Britain. The mention of the B.E.A. (British Esperanto Association) confirms this professional and social link.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease also use the image magnifier to make your own assessment on the condition. Please ignore any lines caused by the scanner.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen possible all of our postcards will be posted to you inside a collectable plastic postcard sleeve and a board backed envelope which will be marked 'Please do not bend'.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAny 'Mo's Postcards' watermark does not appear on the actual postcard'.","brand":"Mo’s Postcards ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57339916321141,"sku":null,"price":2.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0509\/8163\/4229\/files\/2025_A1867_0060.jpg?v=1783181160","url":"https:\/\/www.mospostcards.co.uk\/products\/czech-republic-postcard-leitmeritz-a-elbe-elbbrucke-mit-domturm-xt2143","provider":"Mo’s Postcards ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}