Description: Vintage Continental-sized (approx. 4x6) postcard showing Blarney Castle, home to the famous Blarney Stone, in County Cork, Ireland, and the nearby river that served as a moat.Photo by Peter O'Toole. Front caption reads, "BLARNEY CASTLE IRELAND". Back caption reads, "BLARNEY CASTLE: Situated 7 km from Cork City,the Castle is 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 language and has beendescribed as pleasant talk, intended to deceive without offending. The famous Stone isset in the wall below the battlements and, to kiss it, one has to lean backwards (grasping an ironrailing) from the parapet walk." Card No. 2/CK 25 published by John Hinde Ltd. Split back; used, postmarked Droichead na Banda 1998 and mailed to Holland. Good condition, with use. See photos. Ships securely in a protective plastic holder. Free postage to US addresses, and 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: Cork
Occasion: The gift of gab
Size: Continental (6 x 4 in)
Year Manufactured: 1998
Features: Chrome
Postage Condition: Posted
Character: Blarney Stone, Blarney
Signed: No
Material: Paper
City: Blarney
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Franchise: John Hinde
Brand/Publisher: John Hinde Ltd
Subject: Blarney Castle
Type: Printed (Lithograph)
Continent: Europe
Era: Chrome (c. 1939-present)
Theme: Architecture, Cities & Towns, Cultures & Ethnicities, Events, Exhibitions, Fairy Tales, Famous Places, Historical Figures, Social History, Tourism, Castles, Blarney Stone, Myths & Legends
Country: Ireland
Region: Cork
Time Period Manufactured: 1990-1999
Country/Region of Manufacture: Ireland
