OVERVIEW

This card is part of a large, collectible series of animal-themed advertising cards produced for the French retail chain Halle à la Chaussure in the late 19th century. These were "trade cards" (French: cartes-réclame) given to customers. In an era before mass television or internet, these high-quality colour prints were highly prized and often kept in personal scrapbooks. The series consists of 100 cards. The same images are used by different stores.

The "Halle à la Chaussure" brand evolved over the decades. By the late 20th century, it was a major French retail chain under the Vivarte group. After various restructurings in the early 2020s, much of the brand was absorbed into the Groupe Beaumanoir or rebranded simply as "La Halle". The original location at 8 Rue de la Poissonnerie in Nantes is situated in a historical district that remains a central commercial area today.


POSTAGE

Pro-rata postage discounts apply with multiple purchases. Excess postage will be refunded once the sets are shipped.

QUALITY

Cards are scanned front and back using a Canon Lide 400. The scans are not altered and indicate to the best of the technology the quality of the cards. The software is not enabled to straighten edges.  The photos form part of the sales offer and item description. The scale of the image shown tends to heighten any imperfections. Please message if you have any questions.

I try and match quality to the following grading, but please check the photos before ordering:

MINT - As Issued

EXCELLENT - As you would expect, clean cards with sharp edges and corners

VERY GOOD - Generally nice cards, maybe a small mark, light soiling, slight softening of edges or rounding of corners. No Creases. Small gum marks / paper residue apparent.

GOOD - Possibly marked or grubby cards, softening of edges and rounded corners, perhaps a minor crease.

FAIR - Generally in worse condition than 'Good', very worn, could be very dirty or have more obvious marks and creases.

POOR - Badly creased or torn.