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Real Silverprint Photograph • Early UK Divided Back • Series V.103
OVERVIEW
Offered is an authentic antique Real Photo Postcard (RPPC) featuring a high-contrast architectural view of Gloucester Cathedral, England.
Produced by the Rapid Photo Printing Co. Ltd. as part of their premium Real Silverprint Photograph series, this card captures the Gothic tower and nave in sharp photographic detail.
Unlike standard lithographic prints, this is a true silverprint photograph on postcard stock, offering superior depth and clarity.
PUBLISHER AND SERIES DATA
The reverse identifies this as Card No. V.103 in the topographical series by the Rapid Photo Printing Co. Ltd., London.
Based in the Barbican district, this publisher is highly regarded by RPPC specialists for their archival-quality silverprint process.
The V-prefix is a recognized identifier for their architectural and landmark views of the United Kingdom.
ERA AND POSTAL STATUS
This card features the early Divided Back format with the Inland Postage Only designation.
While the UK authorized divided backs in 1902, the Rapid Photo Printing Co. Ltd. incorporated in 1904, making this series a tight fit for the 1904 to 1906 production window.
This specific example is unposted and postally fresh, preserving the original photographic surface and reverse text without cancellation marks.
ITEM SPECIFICS
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Region: Gloucestershire
City: Gloucester
Subject: Cathedral
Theme: Architecture, Religious, Topographical
Type: Real Photo Postcard (RPPC)
Process: Real Silverprint Photograph
Publisher: Rapid Photo Printing Co. Ltd. (Series V.103)
Era: Divided Back (c. 1905)
Postage Condition: Unposted / Unused
Material: Photographic Paper
Size: Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in)
Custom SKU: UK-RPPC-GLOUCESTER-V103
CONDITION
This antique RPPC is in very good condition. The photographic image remains sharp with excellent tonal range.
Handling wear is limited to minor corner rounding and light silvering at the edges, which is a natural characteristic of the silverprint process.
There is a prominent vintage black ink acquisition mark reading 18. IX. on the lower front border.
The reverse is clean with only a minor stray ink mark.
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