René Burri – Pekin (China), Palais d'été, Lac Kun Ming (1964) Vintage Postcard, Paris 1990

This postcard features an image from renowned Swiss photographer René Burri, titled Pekin (China), Palais d'été, Lac Kun Ming (1964). The photo is part of Burri’s collection displayed during Les Rencontres Internationales de la Photographie in Arles, France in 1988. The serene and abstract black and white composition of the lake and distant bridge, combined with lotus plants, gives a meditative view of China’s landscape. This postcard was sent from Paris in July 1990.

• Photographer: René Burri, known for his photojournalistic work and iconic images of political figures and landscapes around the world.
• Date Sent: July 26, 1990
• Sent From: Paris, France
• Sent To: Mr. Milton Dook, 207 W. 98th Street, New York City, NY, USA
• Postage: The postcard features a 2.30 FRF French stamp with the image of Marianne, a symbol of the French Republic, and includes a "Par Avion" airmail label. The postmark indicates it was mailed from Boulevard Brune in Paris.

Stamp Information:

• The 2.30 FRF Marianne stamp is a common issue of French stamps featuring the symbolic figure of Marianne. Its value is moderate, ranging from $1 to $3, depending on the condition and postmark.