{"product_id":"1905-korean-empire-postal-card-to-french-legation-in-seoul-419304468","title":"[BUNJANG] 1905 Korean Empire Postal Card to French Legation in Seoul \/ 우편엽서","description":"This is a historically significant postal card, actually sent on April 8, 1905, during the Korean Empire era from Seoul to the French Legation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe recipient is meticulously addressed in French: \"Monsieur F. Berteaux. Legatidn de Frennce. Seoul.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis exceptionally rare card was sent to Mr. F. Berteaux, then with the French Legation in Seoul.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile many Korean Empire postcards circulating today feature concurrently printed stamps, this particular card is a rare collector's item affixed with a 3-jeon stamp commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Korean Empire's ascension.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe reverse of the card features a photograph with notable figures:\u003cbr\u003e- The individual wearing an 'ikseongwan' (a type of traditional hat) is identified as the Crown Prince (or royal descendant).\u003cbr\u003e- This figure is depicted wearing a 'bo' (a type of ceremonial robe) adorned with dragon or phoenix motifs on the chest.\u003cbr\u003e- The other three individuals are dressed in the highest official attire of the time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis postcard, featuring such a detailed photograph on its reverse, is believed to be the only one of its kind discovered to date among Korean Empire postcards.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe fact that this card was delivered to Mr. J. Berteaux, a diplomat at the French Legation in Korea, signifies contact between high-ranking Korean officials of the time (as depicted in the photograph, possibly including Hong Yeong-guk, son of Hong Yeong-sik, founder of the GPO) and the French Legation. This makes it an invaluable piece of historical evidence, offering a rare glimpse into inter-personal connections of the era.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e이 엽서는 1905년 4월 8일  대한제국 시기 서울에서 프랑스 공사관(서울주제)으로 \u003cbr\u003e발송된 실제 역사적 우편엽서 입니다.\u003cbr\u003e수신인(프랑스어)\u003cbr\u003e\"Monsieur F. Berteaux.\u003cbr\u003eLegatidn de Frennce. Seoul. 이라고 정성스럽게 적혀 있습니다.\u003cbr\u003e당시 서울 주제  프랑스 공사관의 \"베르토(F.Berteaux )씨 에게\u003cbr\u003e보낸 매우 희귀한 엽서입니다.\u003cbr\u003e보통 시중에 나도는 대한제국 엽서는 우표를 동시에 인쇄 한것인데\u003cbr\u003e이 엽서는 대한제국 어극 40주년 기념우표인 3전 짜리 우표를 \u003cbr\u003e붙인  희귀 수집품 입니다.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e뒷면 사진속 인물 중에는 익선관을 쓴 사람은 황태자(왕손)이며 \u003cbr\u003e(가슴에는용이나 봉황등의 무뉘가 들어간 \"보 \"가 있으며)\u003cbr\u003e나머지 세명의 인물들은 당시 최고의 고급관리 복장을 하고 있는\u003cbr\u003e이런  사진이 엽서 뒷면에 인쇄된것은  \u003cbr\u003e현제까지 발견된 대한제국 엽서 중 유일한 것으로  사료됩니다.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e당시\u003cbr\u003e\"주한 프랑스 공사관의 외교관인 \"베르토{J.Berteaux)씨 에게 전달\u003cbr\u003e되었다는 것은 당시 대한제국의 고관대작 과(사진속 인물중)\u003cbr\u003e(우정총국 창시자인 홍영식의 아들 홍영국으로 추정)\u003cbr\u003e서로  연락이 있었다는 보기 힘든 귀중한 역사적 사료입니다.","brand":"bunjang_general","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43085558022206,"sku":"H4U-419304468","price":409.34,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/3051\/0142\/files\/419304468_1_1783801908_w856.webp?v=1783812386","url":"https:\/\/hallyu4u.com\/ms\/products\/1905-korean-empire-postal-card-to-french-legation-in-seoul-419304468","provider":"hallyu4u","version":"1.0","type":"link"}