Description: Continental-sized (approx. 4x6) chrome postcard with a view of the Blarney Stone,high on the wall of Blarney Castle, County Cork, Ireland.Photo by P. O'Toole. Front caption reads, "Blarney Castle, Co. Cork, Ireland." Back caption reads,"BLARNEY CASTLE: Situated five miles from Cork City, the Castleis famous for its Stone, which has the traditional power of conferring eloquenceon all who kiss it. The word 'Blarney' has found its way into the English languageand has been described as pleasant talk, intended to deceive without offending.The battlements crowning the castle keep are typically Irish in form. Below them isset in the wall the famous Stone, and to kiss it,one has to lean backwards (grasping an iron railing) from the parapet walk of the battlements." Card number 2 / 1714 published by John Hinde, Ltd., Cabinteely. Split back; unused. Good condition. 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
Unit of Sale: Single Unit
Number of Items in Set: 1
Artist: Peter O'Toole
City/Region: Blarney Castle Stone Cork
Occasion: Best Wishes
Size: Continental (6 x 4 in)
Custom Bundle: No
Year Manufactured: 1980
Features: Chrome
Postage Condition: Unposted
Character: Irish
Signed: Yes
Material: Paper
City: Blarney
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Franchise: Blarney
Brand/Publisher: John Hinde Ltd
Modified Item: No
Subject: Castles
Type: Printed (Lithograph)
Continent: Europe
Era: Chrome (c. 1939-present)
Theme: Amusement Parks, Architecture, Events, Exhibitions, Fairy Tales, Famous Places, Floral & Gardens, Flowers & Plants, Landscapes, Social History, Tourism, Travel, International Cities & Towns, Blarney Castle, Blarney Stone
Country: Ireland
Region: Cork
Time Period Manufactured: 1980-1989
Country/Region of Manufacture: Ireland
