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The Golden Temple of Amritsar, India - Tuck's Divided Back Postcard
The Golden Temple of Amritsar, India - Tuck's Divided Back Postcard

The Golden Temple of Amritsar, India - Tuck's Divided Back Postcard

$ 4.48

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
  • Type: Printed (Lithograph)
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • City/Region: Amritsar
  • Condition: Good condition - There is bumps on the corners with paper worn away. The card does not lay flat, but has a slight sway to it.. - please see pictures.
  • Era: Divided Back (c. 1907-1915)
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Postage Condition: Posted
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted

    Description

    Captain:
    Amritsar is an important commercial city, capital of the province of the same name in the Punjab.  It was founded in 1574 by Gura Ram Das, who excavated a sacred tank, which gives the city its name "Pool of Immortality."  In the midst of this lake is the famous golden temple or "Burbar Sahib. the chief temple of the Sikhs, where are stored all writings, weapons and other relics of the old Sikh Guris or prophets.  A notable product of his country is the delicious India tea.  It grows to perfection as India is its natural home:  the only country where tea is found growing wild.  India tea is prepared entirely by special cleanly machines in accordance with modern hygienic requirements and is so perfectly pure that a single teaspoonful makes two cups.  Use absolutely boiling water.  Steep five minutes only.  As a summer drink India tea is most refreshing.  Served hot with cream ad sugar to taste it makes a luscious beverage for breakfast or dinner.  India teas for sale by -
    Publisher:  Raphael Tuck & Sons, Printed in England
    Back:  Divided
    Type:  Printed (Lithograph)
    Postal Condition:  Posted
    Size:  5 1/2" x 3 1/2"
    Addressed to: Mrs. Carrol, Racine, Wis. USA
    Postmarked:  3-18-? Calcutta
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