This is a vintage topographical postcard featuring a scenic "VIEW FROM CULVER CLIFFS SHOWING THE BAY AND TOWN, SANDOWN, I.W." The postcard captures the dramatic coastline with cliffs, a sandy beach, the sea, and the distant town of Sandown on the Isle of Wight.
The postcard is an original, published by Nigh & Sons Ltd. and marked as "Plastichrome". It was manufactured in Canada. The reverse side features a stamp of Queen Elizabeth II and bears a clear "SANDOWN, ISLE OF WIGHT" postmark dated 8.AP.72, confirming its era. The card includes a handwritten message and is addressed to Basildon, Essex, indicating it has been posted. This listing includes the single postcard as pictured.
Verified Specifications: Brand/Maker: Nigh & Sons Ltd. / Plastichrome Item Type: Postcard Era/Style: Vintage, Topographical Subject: Culver Cliffs, Sandown Bay, Sandown Town City: Sandown Region: Isle of Wight Country: United Kingdom Country of Origin: Canada (Printed in) Time Period Manufactured: 1970s (specifically 1972) Features: Posted, Hand-written message, Queen Elizabeth II stamp, Plastichrome Included Components: 1 Postcard Identifiers: WJN 1180