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Antique postcard captures a bustling scene of Plaza de Cibeles and the Casa de Correos in Madrid, Spain, dating to the pre-Spanish Civil War era. The sepia-toned image showcases the grand architecture of the Cybele Palace, early 20th-century streetcars, and pedestrians, offering a rare glimpse into European history. The reverse side features a 15-centimo Alfonso XIII postage stamp, a handwritten address to Ponchatoula, Louisiana, and a "Tommy" signature, adding significant provenance and historical character to this collectible ephemera. Subject: Madrid La Cibeles y Casa de Correos Era: Real Photo (RPPC) Location: Madrid, Spain Stamp: 15 Centimos Alfonso XIII Postmark: Unmarked Recipient: Christine Caldwell Destination: Louisiana, USA Publisher: Heliotipia de Kallmeyer y Gautier Orientation: Landscape Theme: Architecture, Cityscape, Transportation Material: Cardstock Features: Handwritten message, Original stamp Keywords: Vintage, Ephemera, Spanish History, Cybele Palace, Postal History, Sepia, Early 1900s, Collectible, Cartophily, European Travel, Urban Scene, Architectural, Nostalgic, Antique Paper