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SET 3 Birthday Antique Postcards. EMB, Strong Gold. Hearts, Flowers. PUBL: B&S.
This is a NICE SET of BIRTHDAY postcards with the classic style and that was sent for BEST WISHES and FRIENDSHIP. The postcards are ANTIQUE from the early 1900s. The postcards are BIRTHDAY POSTCARDS that have STRONG GOLD in the design. The postcards have a black and dark green background with flowers (blue forget-me-not, and white Lillies type. They have a strong gold ribbon border all around. Overall, the postcards are nicely designed and have a colorful and attractive look to them.These postcards are EMBOSSED and they have STRONG GOLD trim in the design that enhances their beauty. These are from the publisher Barton & Spooner.
These postcards were made by Barton & Spooner who published between 1905-1915.They were well regarded publishers of commercial art material, calendars, maps, and postcards.Their logo is a B and S in a circle.They initially published in Germany and then due to World War I, they later published in New York.They were a large and respected publisher during the “Golden Age of Postcards” (1908-1915 era).They published landscapes, comic and humor, children, Dutch children, and other types of nice postcards.Their material is sought after by collectors.
In the early 1900's, postcards were what was sent to friends and family to wish them well. Hallmark Cards were not yet on the market with their cards in envelopes. The first cards Hallmark Cards developed were their Christmas Cards in 1915. People during the early part of the 1900's only had postcards to use to send their greetings messages. These GREETINGS postcards have now become collector items.
These are good postcards to add to a collection because of their attractive nature. They wouldappeal to Birthday collectors because of their nice designs, how they capture the artistic style used back in the early 1900s, and because they give you a glimpse of life back then. They have good detail that makes them a pleasure to look at. Overall, this is a niceselection of Birthday postcards at a reasonable price.
The postcards are POSTED with cancel dates in the 1913 era. These were "Printed in Germany" during the "Golden Age of Postcards" (1908-1915). They have DIVIDED backs.
These are BETTER POSTCARDS and are of good QUALITY for a collector. They will look good in a collection. In fact, these postcards will keep their value! They are in good condition and are sleeved. The photos show the postcards and the backs.
Regarding condition, please note that we try to remove damaged postcards from our lots, and only sell those postcards that are worth having in a collection.However, because of their age (over 100 years old!), please expect some creases, cuts, stains, toning, and edge wear on the postcards.We do not want you to be disappointed, so look closely at the photos we provide to see the postcards and the backs.
The postcards are shipped in a sturdy envelope. We only ship within the USA; we do not sell or ship internationally. USA shipping is with tracking, and we use Standard Envelopemail when the value is under $20 and the weight is under 3 oz. We useUSPS Ground Advantagewhen the value is over $20 or the weight is over 3 oz.Wecombine shippingwhenever possible.If you purchase multiple lots, you can wait and 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 the shipment and refund you any extra postage charges back to your account.
Please visit our 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 and GREETINGS postcards that include postcards from publishers such as TUCK & SONS and INTERNATIONAL ART PUBLISHING(with artist Ellen Clapsaddle). Let us know of your interests and desires. Thank you, and we very much appreciate your patronage!
