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Antique Floral Postcard Lot of 11 Embossed Rose Pansy Birthday Greeting Edwardian Paper Ephemera

Antique floral postcard lot of 11 early twentieth century greeting postcards featuring roses, pansies, embossed designs, birthday wishes, and thoughtful sentiments.

All eleven postcards are included in this bundle, making it a wonderful group for postcard collectors, paper ephemera enthusiasts, junk journals, or vintage display.

Details

  • Item: Lot of 11 Antique Greeting Postcards
  • Era: Early 1900s, Edwardian era
  • Materials: Printed cardstock paper
  • Color: Multicolor floral illustrations with embossed and gilded details on several cards
  • Maker/Mark: Various publishers, several not confirmed from photos
  • Style: Edwardian floral greeting postcards
  • Special Features: Includes embossed postcards, floral artwork, birthday greetings, friendship sentiments, and several mailed cards with one cent stamps and postmarks. A few cards are noticeably thicker than the others.
  • Size: Standard antique postcard size

Condition Grade: Good

Positives

  • Complete lot of eleven antique postcards with attractive floral artwork and decorative embossing.
  • Several retain original postmarks, handwritten messages, and one cent stamps that add historical interest.

Issues / Wear

  • Cards have been mailed and show age related wear including edge wear, corner wear, light soiling, and handling marks.
  • Some cards show discoloration, writing, postmarks, and gentle bends. A few cards are thicker than the others due to their construction.

See all photos for detail. Sold as pictured.

Condition Grade Key

  • Near Fine: Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.
  • Very Good: Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.
  • Good: Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.
  • Fair: Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.

Collector's Notes

Floral greeting postcards were among the most popular mailed keepsakes during the early twentieth century, especially before greeting cards became common.

This assortment will appeal to postcard collectors, paper ephemera enthusiasts, scrapbook artists, and junk journal makers.

The mix of embossed designs, mailed examples, handwritten messages, and floral artwork gives the lot plenty of variety.

A nice group for anyone who enjoys preserving everyday pieces of history.

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Disclaimer

All items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. Photos show the exact condition of each piece—please review them carefully, as they are part of the description. 

While I do my best to capture colors accurately, your monitor or device screen may display colors slightly differently from the actual item.

Please Note:
These pieces come from estate collections and have been surface cleaned. You may wish to perform additional cleaning depending on your preference.

Good to Know Before You Buy

Yes. Every photo on this page is the actual item you will receive. Not a stock photo, not a similar copy. What you see is what ships.

Honestly. This is vintage, so expect some age. When I find wear, writing, stains, loose pages, chips, or missing pieces, I note them and show them in the photos. Some marks add character. Some are just flaws. I tell you which is which so you can decide if this is the right one for you.

With care. Old books and fragile pieces are wrapped and boxed so they arrive the way they left me. Careful packing is one of the things buyers mention most in their reviews. Orders of $35 or more ship free.

Probably not. Everything here is one of a kind, and I rarely find the same item twice. Once it sells, it is gone. Vintage does not restock neatly.