Postcards from the Isle of Wight, UK Cowes Isle of Wight Purchased on the Isle of Wight, southern England. 9 postcards. All are picture postcards featuring Cowes on the Isle of Wight. Cowes is a mecca for yachting and a beautiful port town that serves as the starting point for world-class races such as the America's Cup. ※ While online translation often renders "Cowes" as "Kauz," the locals dislike that pronunciation, saying "it's not 'cows'." In Japanese, "Kyauzu" is a closer approximation. Just a side note... ==================== Unused but old. Purchased in the 90s. Carefully stored. Despite the years, both the front and back are in good condition. One card has a slight imperfection, which I've included in the last photo, but it's not very noticeable. (In my opinion, it's about the same as what might happen during mailing.) I personally think they are in good condition, but please only consider purchasing if you don't mind minor details. ==================== The Isle of Wight is located at the southern tip of England and is known for being where Queen Victoria spent her later years. It's a beautiful, old-fashioned island that evokes Victorian-era Britain. It's also a port town known as a summer retreat for celebrities and a mecca for yacht races. As a tourist destination, these postcards were sold in various places on the Isle of Wight (bookstores, stationery stores, drugstores, souvenir shops, etc.). I've cherished them for many years as keepsakes, but as I've gotten older and my belongings have increased, I'd like to gradually let them go. If you'd like them, please consider them. UK England Britain souvenir Cows isle of Wight アイルオブワイト 英国土産 90年代 絵はがき 絵ハガキ post card