20 Ypres, Belgium WWI Before/after Bombardment Postcards. RARE COLLECTION

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20 Ypres, Belgium WWI Before/after BombardmentPostcards.  RARE HISTORICAL COLLECTION.

Postcards represent:   10 Sets of before and after the BombardmentWWI, various locations. Location before bombardment, ruins after bombardment.    

Churches - Cathedrals - Basilicas – Chapels - Townscapes - CityViews – Hospitals – WWI - Ruins

City:  Ypres (/ˈiːprə/EE-prə, French: [ipʁ]; Ieper [ˈipər] in Flemish) is a Belgian city andmunicipality in the province of West Flanders. Though the Flemish name Ieper isthe official one, the city's French name Ypres is most commonly used inEnglish. The municipality comprises the city of Ypres/Ieper and the villages ofBoezinge, Brielen, Dikkebus, Elverdinge, Hollebeke, Sint-Jan, Vlamertinge,Voormezele, Zillebeke, and Zuidschote. Together, they are home to about 34,900inhabitants.

During the First World War, Ypres (or "Wipers" asit was commonly known by the British troops) was the centre of the Battles ofYpres between German and Allied forces.

Province / region:  West-Vlaanderen

Country:  Belgium

Theme:  Gebouwen:Kerken (Interieur), The Great War (WW1)

Year:  1914

Collection / set:  YPRES- Avant et après le Bombardement

Designer:  PhotoAntony, Ypres

Publisher as on card:  Ern. Thill, Bruxelles

General name of the publisher:    Nels:   1898- Brussels, Belgium, This publishing house was founded by EdwardNels in 1898 Their goal was to spread geographic knowledge while producingmaps, guide books, and photographic and printed souvenirs. They soon became thelargest producer of postcards in Belgium,

Dimensions: 3 ½” x 5 ½”

Set 1:  The St. Martin’sChurch and Cloth Halls.  The ruins of theSt. Martin’s Church. Set 2:  General View and MarketPlace.  The ruins of Ypres General Viewof the Town. Set 3:  The “Malou” place.  Houses in ruins, “Malou” place. Set 4:  The Ramparts.  The ruins of Ypres The Ramparts. Set 5:  St Martin’s Church sideentrance.  Ruins of the St. Martin’sChurch and of the Cloth Halls. Set 6:  The Hotel of Ghent.  Ruins of the Old Ghent Hotel of Ghent (Styleof Ypres) Set 7:  Belle Hospital.  The ruins of Ypres Belle Hospital. Set 8:  The Cloth Halls.  Ruins of the Cloth Halls, Belfry and SouthernPortal of the Cathedral. Set 9:  The Hospital.  The ruins of Ypres The Hospital. Set 10:  Lille’s Gate.  The ruins of Ypres Lille’s Gate. 

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  • Condition: Used
  • Condition: Very good for age. See Photos for details.
  • Features: Historical
  • Modified Item: No
  • Country: Belgium
  • Subject: World War I (1914-1918)
  • Era: Divided Back (c. 1907-1915)
  • Region: Belgium
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Belgium
  • Postage Condition: Unposted
  • City: multiple
  • Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
  • Continent: Europe
  • City/Region: Ypres
  • Unit of Sale: Collection
  • Theme: Cities & Towns
  • 1914: WWI Historical Pre Post War Collection
  • Type: Printed (Lithograph)

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