This striking real photographic postcard presents an 'Artistic View of the Moorish Castle, Gibraltar'. The black and white photograph uses strong light and shadow to emphasize the texture and imposing mass of the ancient stone fortifications. The angle is chosen for dramatic effect, looking up at the Tower of Homage from the lower walls, creating a powerful sense of history and scale.

Produced in the inter-war period, this is a genuine Real Photo Postcard (RPPC), confirmed on the reverse. While printed in England, it was published under copyright for "Rex" Tobacconist at 224 Main Street, Gibraltar. Postcards from small, local businesses are often scarcer and more sought-after by collectors than those from large international publishers, offering a more authentic glimpse into the local tourist trade of the era.

In excellent, unwritten and unposted condition, this card is a fine example for any collection of Gibraltar, military history, or classic RPPCs. The clean reverse and sharp image make it a highly displayable piece of local history.

• Era: Circa 1930s
• Dating: Inter-war real photographic postcard (RPPC), c.1920s-1940s, based on the divided back, photographic style, and typography.
• Origin: Gibraltar
• Publisher: "Rex" Tobacconist, 224, Main Street, Gibraltar
• Subject: Moorish Castle, Gibraltar
• Condition: Very good; slight softness to corners, minor foxing spot on reverse.
• Collectibility: Desirable as a Real Photographic Postcard (RPPC) of a popular Gibraltar landmark. The local publisher, "Rex" Tobacconist, adds significant interest for specialists over mass-market cards.

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