Vintage Postcard - Rouen Cathedral Butter Tower France WWI Censor Marked POSTED

This is a printed postcard featuring the iconic Butter Tower of Rouen Cathedral in France. The Butter Tower, or Tour de Beurre, was so named because it was purportedly funded by donations from parishioners who paid for the privilege of eating butter during Lent.

Condition: The card exhibits typical corner wear and light surface foxing consistent with its age. There is a small, light stain on the right edge. The dimensions are 8.9 x 13.6 cm.

Philatelic & Publisher: Published by Phototypie-Bandinière, Paris. Postmarked 19 July 1916 from the British Expeditionary Force in France, featuring a prominent 'FIELD CENSOR' stamp and circular unit postmark.

Message Summary: A soldier writes home to his parents in 1916, confirming he is well despite being very busy and asking after his father's recent birthday.

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