{"product_id":"antique-floral-postcard-lot-of-11","title":"Antique Floral Postcard Lot of 11 Embossed Rose Pansy Birthday Greeting Edwardian Paper Ephemera","description":"\u003cp\u003eAntique floral postcard lot of 11 early twentieth century greeting postcards featuring roses, pansies, embossed designs, birthday wishes, and thoughtful sentiments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll eleven postcards are included in this bundle, making it a wonderful group for postcard collectors, paper ephemera enthusiasts, junk journals, or vintage display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lot of 11 Antique Greeting Postcards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early 1900s, Edwardian era\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Printed cardstock paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Multicolor floral illustrations with embossed and gilded details on several cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker\/Mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e Various publishers, several not confirmed from photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Edwardian floral greeting postcards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard antique postcard size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Grade: Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete lot of eleven antique postcards with attractive floral artwork and decorative embossing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeveral retain original postmarks, handwritten messages, and one cent stamps that add historical interest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCards have been mailed and show age related wear including edge wear, corner wear, light soiling, and handling marks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome cards show discoloration, writing, postmarks, and gentle bends. A few cards are thicker than the others due to their construction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSee all photos for detail. Sold as pictured.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Grade Key\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNear Fine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFair:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector's Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFloral greeting postcards were among the most popular mailed keepsakes during the early twentieth century, especially before greeting cards became common.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis assortment will appeal to postcard collectors, paper ephemera enthusiasts, scrapbook artists, and junk journal makers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe mix of embossed designs, mailed examples, handwritten messages, and floral artwork gives the lot plenty of variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA nice group for anyone who enjoys preserving everyday pieces of history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e∙Photo-verified condition (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/pages\/shipping-policy\" title=\"shipping policy\"\u003eno surprises\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e∙Packed with our protective packaging standard\u003cbr\u003e∙Ships in 1 business day\u003cbr\u003e∙Free Shipping on $35+ (U.S. only)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDisclaimer\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. 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