Edinburgh Castle & Esplanade – Real Photo Postcard (RPPC) | Ministry of Works | Crown Copyright

Description

Edinburgh Castle & Esplanade – Real Photo Postcard (RPPC) | Ministry of Works | Crown Copyright

🏰 Subject: Edinburgh Castle & Esplanade
📅 Era: Late 1940s–1950s
🏛 Issued by: Ministry of Works
📜 Series: A.5
🇬🇧 Printed in Great Britain
✉️ Format: Real Photo Postcard (RPPC) – Unused

Condition:

Crisp vintage RPPC with strong architectural detail and excellent contrast. Sharp image showing a marching group on the esplanade. Reverse is clean and clearly marked with Ministry of Works / Crown Copyright details and series number. No creases; only light age speckling typical for the period.

Description:

Official Ministry of Works real photo postcard featuring an atmospheric mid-century view of Edinburgh Castle and the Esplanade. Part of the numbered Crown Copyright A-series (A.5), this image captures a marching group approaching the castle gate, adding movement and period character to the scene.

Printed in Great Britain as part of a government-authorised photographic series, these cards are prized for their sharp detail, historical accuracy, and collectability. A standout piece for lovers of Scottish heritage, architecture, or RPPC history.