Doone Valley, Devon – Photochrom No. 8257 - Vintage Exmoor Postcard

A beautiful vintage sepia postcard showing the Doone Valley, Exmoor, Devon.

The view looks along a peaceful valley, with the river winding between the steep surrounding hills and a small footbridge crossing the water. This atmospheric landscape captures the rugged beauty of Exmoor, an area famously associated with R. D. Blackmore's novel Lorna Doone.

Published by Photochrom Co. Ltd., London and Tunbridge Wells, this card is numbered 8257.

The reverse has a handwritten message addressed to Earl's Court, London, a red one-penny stamp and a postmark. The handwritten date appears to be 06 June 1929.

Postcard details:

• Location: Doone Valley, Exmoor, Devon
• Publisher: Photochrom Co. Ltd.
• Reference: 8257
• Image: Sepia landscape view
• Postal date: 06 June 1929
• Postal status: Posted, with handwritten message
• Condition: Vintage condition, with age-related toning and signs of handling. Please see photographs for details.

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A lovely original postcard for collectors of Exmoor views, Devon history, countryside scenes and literary connections.

• Original vintage postcard — not a reproduction.
• Free UK Second Class Royal Mail postage.
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