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  • Qianlong’s Marble Boat That Doesn’t Float

    Qianlong’s Marble Boat That Doesn’t Float

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    Remembered by those who have visited as the Marble Boat and known by the Chinese as the Boat of Purity and Ease, is not marble and it is not a boat.  This remarkable structure is a two-story pavilion made of wood that stands at the edge of Lake Kunming – part of the area known

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Timothy Van Staden
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Overall, postcards are collected because they remind us of a great travel experience or a good time had in a special place. Since relatively few Americans have traveled to Japan, it is safe to assume there are fewer collectors. Perhaps, a broader horizon is in your future.

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