Reinthal & Newman Boileau and Harrison Fisher Art Postcard Bundle

This Reinthal & Newman art postcard bundle, likely 1907 to 1915, includes two printed paper cards: “Vanity” by Philip Boileau and “Well Guarded” by Harrison Fisher.

Both illustrations remain clear, with yellowing, browned edges, pencil notation and back staining, plus an upper right corner crease on “Well Guarded.”

The publisher's Water Color Series presents the broad hats and detailed clothing of early twentieth-century glamour illustration, a fit for an artist postcard or fashion collection.

Details

• Item: Two illustrated art postcards
• Item Type: Antique postcard bundle and paper ephemera
• Era: Likely 1907 to 1915
• Materials: Printed paper postcard stock
• Color: Cream, red, brown, black, gold, and muted green
• Maker and Mark: “REINTHAL & NEWMAN, PUBS. N. Y.”; interlocking RN emblem; “Water Color Series No. 300”; “Universal Copyright”; “Printed in America”
• Pattern or Model: “Vanity,” with Philip Boileau's printed signature, and “Well Guarded,” with Harrison Fisher's printed signature
• Style: Edwardian fashion and glamour illustration
• Dimensions: Approximately 5.5 by 4 inches each
• Special Features: Divided backs with correspondence and address sections; no postage stamps or postal cancellations visible

Condition Grade: Good

Positives

• Graded Good: Both cards retain complete illustrations and readable titles, with age wear and several visible flaws.
• The faces, clothing details, hand mirror, and dog remain clear, making both designs suitable for an album or small framed display.
• Neither back shows a mailed message, address, postage stamp, or cancellation in the photos.

Issues / Wear

• Both cards show yellowing and darker brown toning around the edges.
• “Well Guarded” has a diagonal crease across its upper right corner, visible from the front and back.
• The backs have pencil numbers or price marks. They are unposted, but not free of writing.
• Uneven discoloration and ring-shaped stain marks are visible on the backs, especially on the card with the corner crease.
• Small surface spots, scuffs, corner wear, and edge nicks are present. “Vanity” has a small notch at the top edge.

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If you collect Reinthal & Newman art postcards, this pair brings Boileau's hand-mirror portrait and Fisher's woman with a dog together. If it's the one you've been looking for, it's ready to come home.