{"product_id":"vintage-comic-humor-postcard-set-3-wwii-military-hunting-dog-1940s-1953","title":"Vintage Comic Humor Postcard Lot Set of 3 — 1940s–1953 WWII Military, Hunting, Dog Humor, Mailed with Handwriting, Dexter Press Tichnor L.L. Cook","description":"\u003cp\u003eA set of three vintage comic humor postcards from the 1940s and early 1950s — each one different in style, publisher, and story. Two were mailed and carry real handwriting, postmarks, and stamps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne is unused. Together they make a small, interesting bundle of mid-century American humor ephemera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Three Cards\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCard 1 — \"Boy! Am I Dehydrated!\" (Dog at Fire Hydrant)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Colorcraft, made by Dexter Press, Pearl River, N.Y. — No. 77\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack marked: \"Place One Cent Stamp Here \/ Made in U.S.A.\" — one-cent postal rate dates this to pre-1952, likely 1940s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImage: Cartoon dog tied to a fire hydrant with a garbage can behind, looking frustrated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Deckle edge card; colorized cartoon art; general age toning and wear consistent with era\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStatus: Unused \/ unmailed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCard 2 — \"I Gotta Use Mustard on These Dogs, Too!\" (Military Soldier)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Tichnor Quality Views, Boston, Mass. — No. 70489\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImage: Cartoon soldier in camp with steaming feet in a foot bath, referencing \"dogs\" (slang for sore feet)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStatus: Mailed — handwritten on back by Pvt. Richard Hilbourne, A.S.N. 35232970, 8th Student Pre Sq., Buckingham A.A.F., Fort Myers, Florida — sent to Miss Violet Schnicke, 311 Fairview St., North Canton, Ohio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMessage reads in part: \"A funnier from me sending you my new address. I'll have a good life. I sure wish I was home right now with you all... I'm still going to school and don't know when I'll get home but soon I hope. Write me. (Dick)\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is a genuine WWII-era mailed card from an Army Air Force enlisted man — the handwriting, military address, and \"Place One Cent Stamp\" postal marking all confirm the era\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCard 3 — \"You Know — I Got a Feeling I'm Gonna Get My Goose\" (Hunters and Deer)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: © L.L. Cook Co. 1950, Milwaukee, Wis. — Distributed by The L.L. Cook Co., Milwaukee. Code L.C. 34, artist initials S.V.A.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImage: Black and white ink cartoon — two hunters at a marsh aiming at ducks while a deer leaps over them from behind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStatus: Mailed — postmarked East Tawas, Mich., Aug 17, 1953 — 3-cent Thomas Jefferson stamp affixed. Sent to Mr. \u0026amp; Mrs. Don Graham, 3139 Ray St., Saginaw, Mich. Signed \"from the Pringles\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMessage reads in part: \"Fishing is just grand... cottage is right on the lake... breezes switch but I like my fish. The picture shows the future you have.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e Set of 3 vintage comic humor postcards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublishers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dexter Press (Pearl River, NY); Tichnor Quality Views (Boston, MA); L.L. Cook Co. (Milwaukee, WI)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 1940s–1953\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard postcard size, approximately 5½ × 3½ inches each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStatus:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 unmailed; 2 mailed with handwriting, stamps, and postmarks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-memorabilia\" title=\"Vintage Memorabilia \u0026amp; Rare Ephemera\"\u003eVintage ephemera collection, WWII collector, postcard collector, humor ephemera display, framing, scrapbook or journal use\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold:\u003c\/strong\u003e As a set of three\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Grade: Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll three cards intact — no tears, missing pieces, or significant damage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCartoon art on all three cards is readable and largely clear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoth mailed cards carry original handwriting, stamps, postmarks, and addresses — intact and legible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWWII military card handwriting is clear and the military address is fully readable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1953 Michigan card carries original 3-cent stamp and East Tawas postmark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eL.L. Cook hunting card has strong black and white ink illustration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCard 1 (dog\/dehydrated): significant age toning and yellowing throughout — this card shows the most age; deckle edge is intact but card has a worn, aged overall appearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCard 2 (soldier): general age wear and handling marks; postal use consistent with era\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCard 3 (hunters): light wear and handling marks; otherwise clean\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSee all photos for detail — sold as pictured. Sold as a set of three.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector's Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe standout piece in this set is the WWII-era military humor card — mailed by Pvt. Richard Hilbourne from Buckingham Army Air Field in Fort Myers, Florida, a real WWII training base. The handwriting is personal and warm, and the military address is specific and dateable. Cards mailed by servicemen during wartime carry a layer of history that unused cards simply do not. .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA small bundle worth having for anyone who collects ephemera, WWII material, Michigan history, or mid-century humor.\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. 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