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On the Susqehanna PA Postcard Circa 1905 Riverside Pastoral

$10 USDOn the Susqehanna PA Postcard Circa 1905 Riverside Pastoral

Postcards
Most of my postcards come from an estate in central Texas and are correspondence between a sister and friends to and from her brother, Elwyn Flowers from Chilton Texas. Great addition to a collection! Postmarked what appears to 1905 or 1908. The artist painted this wonderful scene with what was turn of the century Pennsylvania possibly York or Lancaster County. The Susquehanna River scene is set with a home or barn on the edge along the river; with cows resting under a large old tree. How scenes ...
Vintage New Year Postcard Whitney Made Worcester Mass.

$12 USDVintage New Year Postcard Whitney Made Worcester Mass.

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"May the New Year to Come Be Filled with Sunny Hours" is the saying on the front of this 100 year old plus postcard. Wonderfully bright card with a young man holding flowers standing near a sun dial. Very quaint card. Whitney Made Worcester Mass.is on the back side along with There are some very minor nicks on the edges of this 100 year old card. These appear to be correspondence between a sister and her brother, Elwyn Flowers from Chilton Texas. Great addition to a collection! Antique Postcard ...
Antique Thursday Monk Postcard 1908

$12 USDAntique Thursday Monk Postcard 1908

Postcards:Religious:Monks
Free Shipping! Most of my postcards come from an estate in central Texas and are correspondence between a sister and friends to and from her brother, Elwyn Flowers from Chilton Texas. Great addition to a collection! Thursday is printed on this card. There are 4 Monks in the scene. One monk is using a net with the bottom out standing over a stream. Interesting. Card is no bent and is in good condition to be over 100 years old. Postmarked in Lott Texas with a beehive mark in January of 1908. 1 ...
Unused American Postcard  Don’t Make A Clown of Yourself Dynamite Copyright 1908 P. Gordon Not

$18 USDUnused American Postcard Don’t Make A Clown of Yourself Dynamite Copyright 1908 P. Gordon Not Postmarked

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Though unused and undated with a postmark, there is a copyright of 1908 by P. Gordon in the lower left hand corer to validate this card. The back of the card where the stamp goes says Place Stamp Here- Domestic One Cent -Foreign Two Cents. This card is in great condition. There are no creases or stray marks anywhere on this card front or back. There is a divided back. The card has yellowed with age. Almost 100 years old! “Don’t Make a Clown of Yourself” This is one of the stranger cards that are ...
Vintage Postcard Birthday Greetings Series 60 Birthday Series

$10 USDVintage Postcard Birthday Greetings Series 60 Birthday Series

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This is a pretty Birthday Greetings vintage postcard almost a 100 years old! It is unusual in the fact that is is on a vertical or portrait layout, instead of horizontal. It is postmarked June 27th 1910. It is marked on the bottom left corner with Copyright 1910 LR Comwell NY. The four corners are green emeralds and it is framed all along the edge with a red border. Very pretty for display! There are some very minor nicks on the edges of this 100 year old card. These appear to be correspondence ...
Leap Year Postcard Early 1900's Confirmed Bachelor The PCK Series  "Between the devil and

$22 USDLeap Year Postcard Early 1900's Confirmed Bachelor The PCK Series "Between the devil and the deep sea"

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Most of my postcards come from an estate in central Texas and are correspondence between a sister and friends to and from her brother, Elwyn Flowers from Chilton Texas. Great addition to a collection! The PCK Series Leap Year postcard with a peacock stamp logo on the back. The bottom has "Between the devil and the deep sea" on it. With women standing on the shore, the bachelor is stranded out in the blue 'sea' trying not to get married! He is definitely a Confirmed Bachelor! Very colorful. ...
Antique Tuck's Embossed Easter Postcard Printed in Saxony

$12 USDAntique Tuck's Embossed Easter Postcard Printed in Saxony

Postcards:Easter:Raphael Tuck
Free Shipping! Most of my postcards come from an estate in central Texas and are correspondence between a sister and friends to and from her brother, Elwyn Flowers from Chilton Texas. Great addition to a collection! This card is adorable! Raphael Tuck & Sons Easter Post Cards Series # 112. Art Publishers to their Majesties, the King and Queen. Bright and cheerful silver background with a large rabbit pushing a wooden cart with colored Easter Eggs in it. A Bright and Happy Easter is the sentiment ...
Vintage Early 1900's Raphael Tuck & Sons Little Men & Women Series Postcards Demanding Toll

$10 USDVintage Early 1900's Raphael Tuck & Sons Little Men & Women Series Postcards Demanding Toll

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This delightful post card is captioned "Demanding Toll" and the back identifies it as Raphael Tuck & Sons "Little Men & Women" Series, printed in Germany. There are some very minor nicks on the edges of this 100 year old card. These appear to be correspondence between a sister and her brother, Elwyn Flowers from Chilton Texas. Great addition to a collection! Antique Postcard collecting, also known as detiology, is one of the most popular collectible hobbies in America, Canada and Internationally ...
WW1 Postcard Ready to Defend the Justice of All 1918 Deltiology RPPC

$22 USDWW1 Postcard Ready to Defend the Justice of All 1918 Deltiology RPPC

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This is an Outstanding Military RPPC showing the troop milling about, their camp with their tents. There is an American flag in the upper left hand corner with only 40 stars showing. This card was used n July 30, 1918 as the sender dated their message. There is a copyright by Underwood & Underwood NY in print on the front bottom right side. I have seen a few more cards that have the flag in the left had corner and they have 48 stars showing. This error of only 40 stars must have been one of the ...
Antique Embossed Unused  Easter Postcard With Best Easter Wishes Printed in Germany

$17 USDAntique Embossed Unused Easter Postcard With Best Easter Wishes Printed in Germany

Postcards:Easter
Free Shipping! Most of my postcards come from an estate in central Texas and are correspondence between a sister and friends to and from her brother, Elwyn Flowers from Chilton Texas. Great addition to a collection! This card is adorable! 2 kids, a boy and a girl are on the backs of 2 small sheep. The boy is ringing a bell and the girl is holding on as the sheep is raring up, ready to go! There is a slight bend at the top of the postcard above the boys egg. Just missing a slight bit f color ...
Vintage Postcard The Pace That Kills Postcard Copyrighted 1907 The Rosenthal Company New York

$31 USDVintage Postcard The Pace That Kills Postcard Copyrighted 1907 The Rosenthal Company New York NY # 226 1908 Postmarked, Road Kill

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This is an very interesting & unusual post card. There is an old red car throwing dust up on the road with fresh road kill lying all around! Ducks, cats, dogs, fox and something else that I can not quite figure out what the artist was drawing. A total of 6 dead animals that have been run over by the faster pace when the car first came out. A real history lesson! The car even has the young passenger turning around to see because he sees it too! The artist even included a tag number of 7734-0. All ...
Antique Embossed Unpostmarked Easter Postcard Hearty Easter Greetings Printed in Germany

$22 USDAntique Embossed Unpostmarked Easter Postcard Hearty Easter Greetings Printed in Germany

Postcards:Easter
Free Shipping! Most of my postcards come from an estate in central Texas and are correspondence between a sister and friends to and from her brother, Elwyn Flowers from Chilton Texas. Great addition to a collection! Hearty Easter Greetings is the sentiment on this old card. Earl 1900's. Embossed. Looks new, save the slight paper discoloration. There is a colorful rooster chasing or running along side of a young girl pulling a LARGE colored egg in cart with violet flowers above and below the egg. ...
Embossed 'All Good Wishes' Sweet Postcard Early 1900's Series 646

$18 USDEmbossed 'All Good Wishes' Sweet Postcard Early 1900's Series 646

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Most of my postcards come from an estate in central Texas and are correspondence between a sister and friends to and from her brother, Elwyn Flowers from Chilton Texas. Great addition to a collection! This is an interesting card. It has the word- POSTCARD - in 12 languages on the back! It is in used condition. The card is really nicely made. The border feels 3D, like real material. Bottom left corner has evidence of being bent slightly but not noticeable unless held at angle to light. A ...
Vintage Early 1900's Raphael Tuck & Sons Oilette Post Card 7428 Printed in England Morocco Ser

$10 USDVintage Early 1900's Raphael Tuck & Sons Oilette Post Card 7428 Printed in England Morocco Series 2 Postmarked 1909 WIde Wide World

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Title- Morocco The Sok Gate Mogador Printed on back of card- "The Sok or Market Gate in Mogador is the entry to a busy and narrow thoroughfare, full of typical figures of Moorish buyers and sellers. Mogador is a clean, but not very interesting town, with a population largely Jewish. It does an important trade in ostrich feathers, gums, gold and wax." The card is postmarked July 1909. This card was printed in England and published by Raphael Tuck & Sons; it is part of the "Oilette" Wide Wide ...
Floral Antique Postcards Circa early 1900's

$8 USDFloral Antique Postcards Circa early 1900's

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The postcards here in the photos are for sale at $8.00 each. Just let me know which card you are purchasing! They are TRUE antiques, being produced in 1903-1916....... The ones shown below are $8.00 Each. =========================================== I have had a collection of over 100 Colorful and charming postcards. I will be listing the remainder as time permits over the next month! These cards have 1903 to 1916 postmark on them. The stamps are in great shape. I also have approximately 10-15 ...
SALE Vintage St. John Postcard Autumn Bear Hunting with Butler Postmarked 1908

$12 USD SaleSALE Vintage St. John Postcard Autumn Bear Hunting with Butler Postmarked 1908

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The 2 jack rabbits in the background are dancing because the Hunting Bear and his butler are getting ready to have lunch! There is a sign tacted up that reads AUTUMN. The hunter has a gun and is smoking a pipe. The smaller bear [possibly a butler] is carrying a basket marked LUNCH with a bottle of champagne. The hunter may not see too good after he finishes the entire bottle, so the rabbits are really dancing for joy! It is signed St. John under the AUTUMN sign. There is a bent corner that ...
Vintage Postcard Early 1900's Wintry Crossroads

$12 USDVintage Postcard Early 1900's Wintry Crossroads

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Most of my postcards come from an estate in central Texas, McKinney and are correspondence between a sister and friends to and from her brother, Elwyn Flowers from Chilton Texas. Great addition to a collection! This is wonderful wintry scene and is in used condition. The card is a snowy crossroads with a town in one corner. Add a wonderful and warm homey feeling card to an existing collection or here is a great beginning to the start of one! Antique Postcard collecting, also known as deltiology, ...
Vintage Postcard Printed in Germany Yule Tide Greetings

$16 USDVintage Postcard Printed in Germany Yule Tide Greetings

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Two sprites, Mirth and Welcome stand with feet apart on each side of the Christmas Blessing, hold the boars head, ready to serve up!. Holly leaves decorated the top and the bottom borders, complementing the red and green poinsettias that are on the sprites shirts. Their striped pants really add visual appeal to this almost 100 year old postcard blessing. The postcard has a divided back and has been postmarked- 1909. There is some foxing noted. This card is just wonderful! A very old Christmas ...
Vintage Postcard Yellow Rose with Rosebud Happy Birthday

$12 USDVintage Postcard Yellow Rose with Rosebud Happy Birthday

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Most of my postcards come from an estate in central Texas and are correspondence between a sister and friends to and from her brother, Elwyn Flowers from Chilton Texas. Great addition to a collection! This is gorgeous yellow rose that has A Birthday Greeting on the upper right top. It is in unused condition. The card is stunning, but printed slightly off center of the cut of the postcard. A wonderful bright spot to an existing collection or a great beginning to the start of one! Antique Postcard ...
Antique Post Card Violets on Silver 1907

$12 USDAntique Post Card Violets on Silver 1907

Postcards:Flowers, Floral
Free Shipping! Shiny silver back ground with a handful of pretty purple wild violets adorn the front of this pretty postcard. Postmarked October 26 1907, Waco Texas, with a green 1 cent Franklin stamp. Postmarked again with Oct 27. There is a minor nick on the right hand side of this 100 year old card. Great condition! Most of my cards are correspondence between a sister "MD" and her brother, Elwyn Flowers from Chilton Texas. Great addition to a collection! Antique Postcard collecting, also ...
Antique Mountain Scenic Post Card

$12 USDAntique Mountain Scenic Post Card

Postcards:Scenic:Mountains
Free Shipping! Gorgeous scenic postcard. Mountains in the scene. German writing on the back telling about the postcard. Postmarked twice, Beehive mark. Series 631. 100 year old card is in Great condition! The spot that you see in the lower left corner is the plastic sleeve in is reflecting my flash. Card is not bent! Most of my cards are correspondence between a sister "MD" and her brother, Elwyn Flowers from Chilton Texas. Great addition to a collection! Antique Postcard collecting, also known ...
Antique Postcard To My Valentine 1906

$10 USDAntique Postcard To My Valentine 1906

Postcards:Valentine's Day
Free Shipping! To My Valentine is the sentiment on this Post Card. Beautifully Embossed card with a cherub sitting at desk. The front of the card is written on. Postmarked February 9 1906. Postmarked again with February 20. 1 cent green Franklin Stamp, 1706-1790. There are some spots where the color is missing on the front of this 100 year old card. This one appears to be correspondence between a sister "MD" and her brother, Elwyn Flowers from Chilton Texas. Great addition to a collection! ...
Vintage Circa 1900's Black Americana Post Cards

$39 USD Offers ConsideredVintage Circa 1900's Black Americana Post Cards

Postcards:Black Americana
Here are 2 vintage postcards from the early 1900's! These are Black Americana post cards called "DISTURBING THE PIECE". They were copyrighted in 1905, Chicago, Ill. by J R H. They have a postmark of 1906. Feel free to make me an offer for one or both of these cards!
Antique Embossed Post Card All Good Wishes 1908

$10 USDAntique Embossed Post Card All Good Wishes 1908

Postcards:Best Wishes
Free Shipping! Cute Cute Cute! Horse shoe offering All Good Wishes on the front. Postmarked twice. Flag 1 stamp cancellation mark. Waco Texas, 1907. Series 634 on front of card. Embossed. There is a minor spot of color on the left hand side of this 100 year old card. Great condition! Most of my cards are correspondence between a sister "MD" and her brother, Elwyn Flowers from Chilton Texas. Great addition to a collection! Antique Postcard collecting, also known as deltiology, is one of the most ...
Antique Post Card From a True Friend Unused Early 1900's

$18 USDAntique Post Card From a True Friend Unused Early 1900's

Postcards:Flowers
Free Shipping! Unused & unusual! I am sure that this post card is over 100 years old as it was part of the postcard album from the estate where I purchased all my cards. Beautiful card. Divided back. No postal square in upper right corner. German writing on the back. What is so unusual with this card, is there is an oval spot that you can glue or tape a picture in! There are roses adorning the front of the card. There is a minor bend on the right hand side of this 100 year old card. Most of my ...
Sepia Tone Sheahan's Famous Picture Postcard Circa 1907 Boyfriend Girlfriend Boston

$18 USDSepia Tone Sheahan's Famous Picture Postcard Circa 1907 Boyfriend Girlfriend Boston

Postcards
Most of my postcards come from an estate in central Texas and are correspondence between a sister [and friends] and her brother, Elwyn Flowers from Chilton Texas. Great addition to a collection! Postmarked August 31, 1907. This card is SO CUTE! The caption reads: You're the only girl I ever loved- but I can't keep telling you so all the time. I guess he was already tired of saying it! She is obviously unhappy about not hearing it enough....Crying in her Straw hat and all! Times really haven't ...
Wonderful Antique Easter Postcard Early 1900's Wishing You Easter Happiness

$13 USDWonderful Antique Easter Postcard Early 1900's Wishing You Easter Happiness

Postcards:Easter
Free Shipping! Most of my postcards come from an estate in central Texas and are correspondence between a sister and friends to and from her brother, Elwyn Flowers from Chilton Texas. Great addition to a collection! Printed in Germany is on the back side of the card. This card was postmarked April 12, 1909. 100 years...........Card is in great condition. There is a bee hive cancellation stamp on this one. The stamp is a green, 1 cent Franklin, facing left. Antique Postcard collecting, also known ...
1909 Postcard Basket of Violets Greetings from Lott Texas

$10 USD1909 Postcard Basket of Violets Greetings from Lott Texas

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Most of my postcards come from an estate in central Texas and are correspondence between a sister and friends to and from her brother, Elwyn Flowers from Chilton Texas. Great addition to a collection! Greetings from Lott Texas is on the front of this basket of Violets. The word POSTCARD is in 17 different languages on the back! A wonderful bright spot to an existing collection or a great beginning to the start of one! Antique Postcard collecting, also known as detiology, is one of the most ...
Collection of 4 Linen Comics Postcards 1907 D. Hillson Stamp

$31 USDCollection of 4 Linen Comics Postcards 1907 D. Hillson Stamp

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A-The Quarrel- There is an E above left side girl and an M about the right side girl. B-The Place- There is writing in pencil on the front. Both of the above Post Cards read Series 100 Linen Comics 50 Subjects. Both are Postmarked 1908 with Benjamin Franklin Green 1 cent Stamps. [300-C] 1c 1902 Franklin Fine [not postmarked condition] –[$18.35 x 2] C-So Shy –Postmarked 1907. Copyrighted 1907 D. Hillson is printed on the front. Series 3700 Popular Comic 49 Subjects is printed on back side. Has ...
SOLD Antique Bamforth & Co Sweet Romantic Post Card Printed in England Posmarked McKinney Texa

SOLDSOLD Antique Bamforth & Co Sweet Romantic Post Card Printed in England Posmarked McKinney Texas

Postcards:Romantic
Free Shipping! Written on the lower right corner front-PHOTO ONLY COPYRIGHT 1908 by BAMFORTH & CO. A young gentleman seated on a stump log in a garden with a young woman on his lap, wrapped up with their arms around one another, under the light of a full moon. The lady is holding a red and white striped umbrella. The young man is wearing a hat. This is true artwork, the colors are still vibrant and clean. The message written on the correspondence side is from a young girl in 7th grade to a young ...
 
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