Black-and-white view of the Rock of Gibraltar rising steeply from the water, its jagged limestone face dominating the frame, with a low shoreline and pier at its base and an empty sky behind.
Postcard Details
Message · English, in pen
Having a good time? I
am, too. Had a fine crossing
perfect weather all the way.
Made trip from Barcelona in
three days. Not fast but comfortable
Best regards to all of you
Richard
Cream stock with narrow margins; visible diagonal crease/scratch across the rock face and light foxing and staining; caption printed in Spanish. Postmark: illegible circular Gibraltar cancel over two Gibraltar stamps (½d green, 2d red). Divided-back card with white border; matte halftone print. Publisher imprint L. Roisin, Barcelona. Dealer notation '112 / 2.00' top left. Light edge wear.
Cite this card
Peñón de Gibraltar, Gibraltar, circa 1940, postcard, c. 1915. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/pe-n-de-gibraltar-gibraltar-circa-1940. Accessed November 2, 2026.
