{"product_id":"vintage-valentine-postcards-lot-6-tuck-1905-1912","title":"Antique Valentine Postcard Lot of 6 | Embossed Cupid Floral | Raphael Tuck \u0026 Germany Print | 1905–1912 Vintage Ephemera","description":"\u003cp\u003eSix antique Valentine postcards from the Golden Age of postcards — embossed,  postmarked, handwritten — including a Raphael Tuck \u0026amp; Sons collector card.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSix little love letters that survived over a century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lot of six antique Valentine's Day postcards spans roughly 1905 to 1912 — the height of the Golden Age of postcards, when Americans were mailing more cards per capita than at any time before or since.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFive of the six were actually sent and received, complete with original handwriting, stamps, and postmarks. One card is unposted but just as charming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTogether they represent several different design styles, printing techniques, and a surprisingly wide geography of senders and recipients across Indiana, Michigan, and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLot includes\u003c\/strong\u003e: 6 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/souvenir-and-ephemera\" title=\"antique Valentine postcards\"\u003eantique Valentine postcards\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate dates:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1905–1912 (most postmarked; see individual card notes)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCard 1 \u003c\/strong\u003e— Cupid With Love (Red Border): Embossed. Cupid in pink with bouquet, surrounded by a red border of red and gold hearts. Text: 'With Love.' Postmarked Indianapolis, Indiana, Feb 12, 191[?]. Sent to Miss Anna Jones, Jones Landing, Syracuse, Indiana. Message: 'With Love from Louise Douglas.' 1-cent Franklin stamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCard 2\u003c\/strong\u003e — Raphael Tuck 'Flora' Series: Premium embossed. Gold hammered-texture background. Lily-of-the-valley wreath frames a red oval portrait of Cupid writing at a desk. Blue heart with arrow below. 'To My Valentine.' Tuck's Post Card \/ Carte Postale back with publisher mark. Postmarked, sent to Miss Anna Bone, Syracuse, Indiana. 1-cent stamp. Highly collectible publisher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCard 3\u003c\/strong\u003e — 'Lonesome' (Romantic Photo-Style): Photographic-style illustration of a young woman in a pink dress gazing at a man's portrait glowing inside a heart-shaped window. Text: 'I am lonesome when You are away \/ Lonesome.' Series No. 750. Sent to Albert Sherman, signed 'Armelle Bonte.' No postmark visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCard 4\u003c\/strong\u003e — Gold Heart with Poppies (Flower Series No. 10): Embossed. Cream background. Gold heart tied with a blue satin-style bow ribbon. Orange and red poppies, blue cornflowers. 'To my Valentine.' Copyright Nash 1910. 'From Brandon' to Inga Russell. Unposted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCard 5\u003c\/strong\u003e — Scenic Lake with Butterfly: Embossed. Pastoral lakeside scene with sailboat, golden sunset. Pink roses and a large yellow swallowtail butterfly in foreground. Elegant silver script: 'To My Valentine.' Unposted. Clean back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCard 6\u003c\/strong\u003e — Purple Violets and Red Heart (Printed in Germany): Embossed. Sage green damask-style background. Rich cluster of purple violets above a large red heart with elaborate embossed gold quiver, arrows, and bow. 'To my Valentine' in red and gold. Printed in Germany. Sent from Edwina to Miss Myrtle Wittmann, 1316 Hancock St., Saginaw, W.S., Michigan.\u003cbr\u003ePublisher noted: Raphael Tuck \u0026amp; Sons (Card 2); Nash copyright 1910 (Card 4); Printed in Germany (Card 6)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements (approx.\u003c\/strong\u003e): Standard divided-back postcard size, approx. 5.5 × 3.5 inches each\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: Printed cardstock; embossed construction on most cards\u003cbr\u003eColors: Red, gold, blue, purple, green, orange, cream, pink, ivory\u003cbr\u003eAge estimate: Approximately 110–120 years old\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStorage: All cards are stored in a climate-controlled environment and kept in individual protective sleeves until shipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCard 1\u003c\/strong\u003e (With Love\/Red Border): Grade: Good+ — Colors vivid; some age toning on back; postmark and writing legible. Light wear at edges consistent with being mailed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCard 2\u003c\/strong\u003e (Raphael Tuck Flora): Grade: Very Good — Embossing crisp and well-defined. Gold texture background rich. Some age toning on back. Postmark and address legible. Front presents beautifully for a 115-year-old card.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCard 3\u003c\/strong\u003e (Lonesome): Grade: Good — Some corner wear and edge wear consistent with age. Photographic illustration shows some minor surface fading typical of this era's printing. Back has legible writing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCard 4\u003c\/strong\u003e (Poppies\/Gold Heart): Grade: Very Good — Embossing well-preserved. Colors vivid and bright. Minor age-related toning. Back clean and legible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCard 5\u003c\/strong\u003e (Scenic\/Butterfly): Grade: Very Good — Clean and crisp. Embossing intact. No significant flaws visible in photos. Back unused and clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCard 6\u003c\/strong\u003e (Violets\/Red Heart): Grade: Very Good — Embossing on gold quiver\/heart is exceptional and three-dimensional. Vibrant colors. Back shows light wear; writing legible. 'Printed in Germany' mark visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee all photos for detail — sold as pictured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Grade Key:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNear Fine: Near perfect with only the slightest signs of age\u003cbr\u003eVery Good: Minor wear; displays beautifully\u003cbr\u003eGood: Noticeable wear but complete and displayable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFair: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavy wear; collectible for content, not condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto-verified condition (no surprises)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacked with our protective packaging standard\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips in 1 business day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping on $35+ (U.S. only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\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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