Antique Victorian & Edwardian Postcard Lot of 10, Embossed Floral Greeting Cards, Antique Paper Ephemera Collection
$29.95
Antique Victorian & Edwardian Postcard Collection
This collection includes ten antique postcards and greeting cards dating from approximately the late 1890s through the 1910s.
Featuring beautifully printed florals, elegant portraits, embossed details, and richly colored chromolithograph artwork, these cards reflect the romantic style of the Victorian and Edwardian eras.
Details
- Collection of 10 antique postcards and greeting cards
- Each measures approximately 6 inches by 4 inches
- Includes floral studies, portrait artwork, scenic views, and holiday greetings
- Several cards feature embossed decoration and gold gilt accents
- Many cards retain original postage stamps, postmarks, and handwritten correspondence
- Mixture of postcards and folding greeting cards
- Maker's marks vary; several publishers are present while others are unmarked
Condition
Good antique condition overall. Several postcards were mailed and retain original addresses, handwritten messages, postage stamps, and postal cancellations. Light corner wear, age toning, minor surface wear, and gentle edge wear are present throughout, consistent with authentic early twentieth-century paper ephemera. Colors remain vibrant, and the embossed designs are well preserved.
Collector's Notes
Often called the Golden Age of Postcards, the years between roughly 1898 and World War I produced some of the finest printed greeting cards and postcards ever made. Floral chromolithographs, embossed textures, romantic portraits, and handwritten messages make collections like this especially appealing to postcard collectors, scrapbook artists, genealogy enthusiasts, and lovers of antique paper.
Your collectible will be carefully packed in archival-safe protective packaging and shipped with care.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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