1906 James Whitcomb Riley Roses Poem Postcard w/Quote & Stamp For Sale

This exquisite vintage postcard from 1906 features a charming portrait of the beloved Hoosier Poet, James Whitcomb Riley, alongside an artistic depiction of roses. The card prominently displays a tender quote attributed to Riley: \"Fer the world is full of roses, and the roses full of dew, And the dew is full of heavenly love that drips fer me and you.\" This evocative imagery and poetic sentiment capture the essence of early 20th-century Americana and the enduring appeal of Riley\'s work.The postcard, copyrighted by The Scofield-Pierson Co. of Indianapolis, Indiana, showcases a classic divided back design, characteristic of the era. It bears a clear postmark from Brownsburg, Indiana, dated March 5, 1907, and is adorned with a one-cent Franklin stamp, addressed to Clermont, Indiana. The front\'s vibrant lithographic print of the poet and the \"Riley Roses\" motif make this a wonderful piece of literary and postal history, appealing to collectors of Indiana memorabilia, poetry, and vintage postcards.