Item Story & Historical Context
Formed by millions of years of volcanic activity and the relentless waves of the Sea of Japan, the towering basalt formations of Tojinbo in Fukui Prefecture stand as one of the nation’s most dramatic natural geological wonders.
The front of this postcard presents a stunning, silver-halide real photograph titled “The Picturesque View of the Pine Tree on the Rock at the Beach of Fukuura, Tojinbo.” Framed within a refined double border, the composition focuses on a solitary, resilient pine tree crowned atop a lone sea stack rising from calm coastal waters, set against rugged columnar cliff faces.
The reverse preserves an authentic personal dispatch mailed on January 21, 1932 (Showa Year 7). Inscribed in fluid black fountain-pen ink, the traveler details their journey along the coastal region, sharing seasonal reflections and news with a correspondent in Tokyo.
Franked with an authentic blue 1.5-sen definitive stamp tied by a crisp circular town cancel (Hirano / 7.1.21), and featuring red Art Nouveau typography along the left margin, this piece beautifully unites pre-war natural landscape photography with early Showa postal correspondence.
Condition & Details
- Type: Vintage Real-Photo Scenic Postcard / Travel Correspondence
- Origin/Context: Tojinbo, Fukui Prefecture to Tokyo, Dated January 21, 1932 (Showa 7)
- Markings:
- Front: Real-photo silver gelatin print; upper dual-language caption reading “The Picturesque View of the Pine Tree on the Rock at the Beach of Fukuura, Tojinbo.”
- Reverse: Original blue 1.5-sen definitive stamp tied by circular date postmark (“7.1.21”); red “CARTE POSTALE” header; dense personal handwritten correspondence.
- Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The photographic print retains deep contrast and fine tonal gradation. Cardstock displays natural, warm age toning with minor edge handling wear consistent with its 1932 postal transit. All text and postmarks remain crisp and fully legible.
- Includes: Comes carefully packed in a protective archival sleeve with rigid backing to ensure safe transit.
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