1905 Lake Geneva Barque de Meillerie Lateen Sailboat Rotograph Postcard For Sale

Rare US Edition Series A 344 Undivided Back Swiss Maritime here is a striking early twentieth century Rotograph postcard showcasing a dramatic black and white perspective of a traditional Barque du Leman navigating Lake Geneva.

The towering lateen sails dominate the composition set beautifully against a hazy Alpine mountain backdrop.

This piece stands as a premier example of early photo lithography from the golden age of postcard production.

FRANKING & POSTAL HISTORY

This antique postcard remains in completely unposted and unused condition.

The undivided back layout which strictly mandated the reverse side for address purposes only securely dates the production to between 1904 and 1906.

Published by The Rotograph Co NY City the reverse features the iconic eagle trademark of the firm ensuring its authenticity as a rare American published European scenic issue.

CONTEXT & COLLECTOR APPEAL

The featured vessel is a Barque du Leman frequently identified as a Barque de Meillerie which operated as a highly specialized lateen rigged cargo boat on Lake Geneva.

These massive wooden vessels transported stone from the Meillerie quarries from the sixteenth through the early twentieth centuries making this image a definitive maritime study of a now extinct commercial craft.

Carrying the printed catalog number A 344 this piece holds significant crossover appeal for Swiss topographical collectors nautical historians and dedicated Rotograph specialists seeking atmospheric archival grade maritime documents.

ITEM SPECIFICS

Year: 1905

Country: Switzerland

Type: Printed Photo Lithograph Postcard

Theme: Maritime Nautical Alpine Topographical

Subject: Barque du Leman Lateen Rig Sailboat

Era: Undivided Back 1901 1907

Occasion: Unused

Region: Lake Geneva Lac Leman

Publisher: The Rotograph Co NY City

Material: Paper

Original Reprint: Original

Postage Condition: Unposted

Size: Standard 5.5 x 3.5 in

Custom SKU: SWI-1905-ROTO-A344-BARQQUE

CONDITION

This original antique postcard presents in very good archival condition.

It exhibits minor corner wear and light edge rubbing perfectly consistent with well over a century of careful storage.

The central image remains exceptionally sharp featuring high contrast and deep blacks.

The reverse side displays light uniform age toning but remains completely free of any handwriting postage stamps or transit markings.

Please review all high resolution photographs carefully to determine the exact condition.