Description: Beautiful 5 Novelty Linen/Silk Texture Birthday Antique Postcards.EMB.Gold Trim This is a very nice selection of 5 antique BIRTHDAY GREETINGS postcards that have the design made out of LINEN/SILK cloth. This type of design was popular in the early 1900s era. The postcards show FLOWERS, such as ROSES, blue FORGET-ME-NOT, and purple flowers. These antique postcards are nicely designed and have a colorful and attractive look to them. All of these are EMBOSSED, and they were "Printed in Germany" during the "Golden Age of Postcards" (1908-1915). Also, they all have GOLD TRIM in their designs that adds to their beauty. These are collector antique postcards that will keep their value. These postcards have the design in a circle, box, oval, etc. These are unique postcards and sought after by collectors. Not many were made this way, because of the extra steps it took. The gold trim adds an attractive detail to the postcards. Overall, these antique postcards are all colorful and pleasing to look at. They have good detail and capture the classic style used back in the early 1900s. Some of these are from the same publisher. In fact, one is from Birn Brothers (B B) out of London. This is a nice selection of attractive and antique linen/silk texture Birthday Greetings postcards. These are collector items because of their age, the linen/silk design, the gold trim in the designs, being "Printed in Germany", and their appeal to Birthday and Novelty Greetings collectors. The postcards are UNPOSTED (2) and POSTED (3) with a cancel date of 1912. They are EMBOSSED and have GOLD TRIM. They were "Printed in Germany" and have DIVIDED backs. These are BETTER POSTCARDS and are good for a collector or dealer. They will keep their value. Often these postcards are sold as individual items for many dollars each. They are sleeved and in good condition. However, please expect some creases, stains and edge wear due to their age. The photos show the postcards and their backs. The postcards are shipped in a sturdy envelope. USA shipping is with tracking and we use eBay Standard Envelope mail when the value is under $20 (or the weight is under 3 oz); and we use USPS First Class mail when the value is over $20 (or the weight is over 3 oz). We ship worldwide with eBay International Standard Delivery with tracking and with the shipping cost determined by the buyer's location. We combine shipping whenever possible. If you purchase multiple lots, we will send you an invoice for the combined shipping before you pay. In case you have already paid for the lots, we will still combine your shipment and refund you any extra shipping charges back to your account. Please visit our eBay store, VINTAGE POSTCARDS FOR COLLECTORS, for other fine antique and vintage postcards and collectible items. We are a well-established antique postcard dealer, and have a good reputation for meeting our customer's expectations. We have a strong inventory of antique 1900's holiday postcards including from publisher's such as TUCK & SONS and INTERNATIONAL ART PUBLISHING (artist Ellen Clapsaddle). Let us know of your interests and desires. Thank you for your interest, and we very much appreciate your patronage!
Price: 14.95 USD
Location: Bradenton, Florida
End Time: 2024-02-15T22:14:16.000Z
Shipping Cost: 1 USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Size: Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in)
Artist: Various
Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
Material: Linen/Silk Texture design, Paper, Silk
Theme: Celebration, Good Luck, Friendship, Flowers & Plants, Greetings, Novelty
Type: Printed (Lithograph)
Features: Gold Trim, Linen/Silk Texture, Divided Back, Embossed
Year Manufactured: 1910
Subject: Birthday Motifs
Number of Items in Set: 5
Postcard Era: Antique Postcards
Novelty Postcard: Linen/Silk Texture Design
Postage Condition: Posted and Unposted
Circulated: Yes
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Occasion: Birthday
Time Period Manufactured: 1900-1919
Unit of Sale: Postcard Lot
Era: Divided Back (c. 1907-1915)