This card was postmarked on January 11, 1891, in Settsu Kobe Hyogo (摂津神戸兵庫) and was sent by Nakajima Yajiro? (中島(弥?)次郎). While we have featured several individuals with the surname Nakajima on this blog, it remains unclear whether this Nakajima or any others are related.
The card itself is a distinctive pink double postcard (往復はがき), a clever stationery format designed for prepaid return messages. It is likely that Maeda Yoshihiko initially sent this double card to Nakajima, who then separated it into two parts, using one half to reply. This ingenious method saved Nakajima 1 sen in postage, showcasing the practicality of such postal innovations during the era. The message from Nakajima appears poetic and reflective, suggesting a nostalgic journey?
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