Ruins of Pompeii — view of the Gulf of Naples and Mount Vesuvius — publisher Halsell, no. 1657

Description

Colorized view of the ancient ruins of Pompeii in the foreground, with the Gulf of Naples and Mount Vesuvius in the background under a blue sky. On the reverse, a handwritten French message addresses 'dear little grandparents' from the Antoninus Baths in Carthage, mentioning activities such as sunbathing and volleyball, as well as a postmark from Marseille post office.