1960s Big Pond of Buen Retiro, Monument to Alfonso XII, Madrid, Spain

Description

C2068. CATEGORY: Location – Spain
TYPE:  Vintage Color Postcard (Continental, 4x6)
DESCRIPTION: The Estanque Grande del Buen Retiro (Big Pond of Buen Retiro) is an extension of water of artificial origin in the Parque del Retiro, in Madrid.  It was created in the early 17
th
century as one of the most relevant landscape elements in the city, and old possession of the Spanish Crown that emerged during the reign of Felipe IV.  In the background can be seen the Monument to Alfonso XII.
CONDITION: Unused; never mailed
.
Minor corner bumps and edge wear. Soiling and age tanning. Very Good condition.
Sold AS IS. Look carefully at the pictures to Judge Condition for Yourself.
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