Strong Gold Trim 3 Greetings Antique Postcards. EMB. PUBL: Barton & Spooner For Sale

Strong Gold Trim 3 Greetings Antique Postcards. EMB. PUBL: Barton & Spooner

This is a very nice selection of GREETINGS postcards sent for BEST WISHES and FRIENDSHIP. The postcards are ANTIQUE from the early 1900s. The postcards show items such as: FLOWERS, RURAL SCENES, RIVER, FRIENDSHIP MESSAGES, etc. These postcards are EMBOSSED with STRONG GOLD trim in the design. The gold trim is very intricate, and one even looks like lace. The postcards have a shiny front. These types of heavy gold trim postcards had a short life and have become collector items now. Also, they are colorful with reds, purples, green, blue, and other colors. The postcards have good detail, which makes them fun to look at and enjoy.These postcards are from a respected publisher.

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.

These are good postcards to add to a collection. They wouldappeal to collectors because of their nice designs, how they capture the artistic style used in the early 1900s, and how they show a glimpse of life back then. These antique postcards are historical because they were published in the early 1900\'s, when postcards were what was being sent out for greetings to family and friends. This was the era before \"Hallmark Cards\". Overall, a niceselection of antique Greetings & Friendship postcards at a reasonable price.

The postcards are UNPOSTED (1) and POSTED (2) with cancel dates in the 1912 era. These postcards would have been \"Printed in Germany\" during the \"Golden Age of Postcards\" (1908-1915). They have DIVIDED backs.

These are BETTER POSTCARDS and good for a collector.The postcards will keep their value! They are sleeved and in good condition.

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, paper toning, and edge wear on the postcards.We do not want you to be disappointed. 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 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; and, we use USPS Ground Advantage when 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 shipping 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 including from publisher\'s 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!