{"product_id":"vintage-birthday-postcard-lot-1910s","title":"Early 1900s Vintage Postcard \u0026 Greeting Card Collection — 9 Items with Postal History","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis is a lot of 9 antique birthday postcards from the early 1900s — each one mailed, stamped, and carrying real handwritten messages from real people. Some traveled across the U.S. Some crossed the Atlantic. All of them are beautiful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe fronts are a collector's dream. You get embossed florals, lucky horseshoe motifs, pastoral landscapes, forget-me-nots, carnations with a decorative fan, and romantic Art Nouveau styling. The backs are even better — original ink in beautiful penmanship, postmarks, and period stamps that place these cards between roughly 1907 and 1915.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eQuick Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/souvenir-and-ephemera\" title=\"ephemera \"\u003ePaper Ephemera \/ Antique Greeting Cards \/ Postcards\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Printed Lithograph — Embossed and Non-Embossed Mixed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1907–1915 (Divided Back Era)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9 postcards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard postcard size — 5.5\" × 3.75\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mixed U.S. and U.K. (based on stamps and addresses visible)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Embossed florals, gold accents, handwritten messages, period postmarks, period stamps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eCondition Grade: Good\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eAll 10 postcards have been written on and mailed. Most show postmarks and period stamps. Handwriting throughout is in lovely period penmanship — some messages are warm and personal, including birthday wishes to \"Miss Mary Ellen Giles,\" \"Miss Hazel McCreary,\" and \"Mrs. Lenora Shoup.\" Card fronts show light aging consistent with 110+ years — some gentle surface wear, slight undulation (not flat), minor toning on a few. No tears noted. Embossed cards retain good color and raised detail. The \"Birthday Greeting\" folded card with applied roses is a tri-fold style and stands up nicely. One card back is unused\/blank. Sold as a complete lot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSee all photos for detail — sold as pictured.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Grade Key:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNear Fine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFair:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows significant wear. Readable and collectible but clearly used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eCollector's Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe postcard craze of the early 1900s was real — people mailed cards the way we send texts today. These 9 cards are a little time capsule of that era. The messages on the backs are genuinely touching. One sender apologizes for missing a birthday party. Another is from \"Uncle Albert\" wishing many happy birthdays. A third is a long, newsy letter written sideways across the correspondence section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe fronts are the art — horseshoes for luck, forget-me-nots for remembrance, embossed carnations with a Japanese fan, pastoral English church scenes. It's the visual language of Edwardian affection, and it still translates beautifully on a bookshelf, in a frame, or tucked into a junk journal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA perfect find for postcard collectors, paper ephemera enthusiasts, or anyone who loves the handmade-feeling beauty of early 20th-century print.\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":48616618262783,"sku":"A1-T1-2830","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2503\/7976\/files\/IMG_0294_40c0b578-7705-4709-ac77-b6ad5cf53860.jpg?v=1780349768","url":"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/products\/vintage-birthday-postcard-lot-1910s","provider":"Reading Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}