{"product_id":"antique-victorian-edwardian-postcard-lot-of-10","title":"Antique Victorian \u0026 Edwardian Postcard Lot of 10, Embossed Floral Greeting Cards, Antique Paper Ephemera Collection","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAntique Victorian \u0026amp; Edwardian Postcard Collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection includes ten antique postcards and greeting cards dating from approximately the late 1890s through the 1910s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing beautifully printed florals, elegant portraits, embossed details, and richly colored chromolithograph artwork, these cards reflect the romantic style of the Victorian and Edwardian eras.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollection of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/souvenir-and-ephemera\" title=\"10 antique postcards and greeting cards\"\u003e10 antique postcards and greeting cards\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach measures approximately 6 inches by 4 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes floral studies, portrait artwork, scenic views, and holiday greetings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeveral cards feature embossed decoration and gold gilt accents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMany cards retain original postage stamps, postmarks, and handwritten correspondence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMixture of postcards and folding greeting cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaker's marks vary; several publishers are present while others are unmarked\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector's Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOften 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour collectible will be carefully packed in archival-safe protective packaging and shipped with care.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e∙Photo-verified condition (\u003ca title=\"shipping policy\" href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/pages\/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. Photos show the exact condition of each piece—please review them carefully, as they are part of the description. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"about reading vintage\" href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/pages\/about-reading-vintage\"\u003eWhile I do my best\u003c\/a\u003e to capture colors accurately, your monitor or device screen may display colors slightly differently from the actual item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese pieces come from estate collections and have been surface cleaned. You may wish to perform additional cleaning depending on your preference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Orders $35+ Ship Free","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48863173312767,"sku":"F2 – T2 –3007","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2503\/7976\/files\/Collection_of_ten_antique_Victorian_and_Edwardian_postcards_and_greeting_cards.jpg?v=1784662834","url":"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/products\/antique-victorian-edwardian-postcard-lot-of-10","provider":"Reading Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}