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$10 USD1920's Pheasant Postcard from Europe
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A very detailed and realistic artist drawn postcard from th early 1900's, featuring a pair of courting Pheasants perched atop a stump. It is signed by the artist on the bottom left corner (sorry, I can't quite make it out, looks like A.H. Lthonian) and is postally unused. It measures 5.5" x 3.5" and is in good condition with a small bend at the bottom right corner and expected edge wear. I have also noted some light surface soiling on the back as well. Marked "T.S.N. Serie 1912, 16 Dess." on the ...
$9 USD1911 Christmas Postcard w/ Birds
Postcards:Christmas
Perched beside poinsettias and holly, this pair of colorful birds are here to herald the thought "With all Good Christmas Wishes". They are found on the front of an antique postcard, which is slightly embossed and stamped with gold. The card measures 5.5" x 3.5" and is postally used with a postmark of Dec. 23, 1911 and a one cent stamp on back. It's cheery message and fine colors would make it a nice one for crafts or collecting, or use it as a clever topper for A Christmas gift. You'll be ...
$7 USD1920's Ruby-crowned Kinglet Postcard
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A vintage postcard from Europe of a Ruby-crowned Kinglet, perched among grasses and looking rather lost. The card measures 5.5" x 3.5" and is postally used with writing on the back and a cancellation mark dated 3/06/25. There is also an old German stamp, which also has a cancel mark through it. The card is without rips or tears but does have surface soiling associated with the mails and a bend at the bottom right corner. The colors are still crisp & true and the bird delightful. You'll be ...
$14 USDVintage European Kestrel Postcard
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A really nice, artist drawn postcard from Europe, featuring of a pair of Kestrels perched on an outcropping of rocks. The card measures 5.5" x 3.5" and is in good condition with wear to the corners which is commensurate with age (early 1900's to 1920's). It is postally unused and has info about the birds on the back, unfortunately it's written in Czech! (It also looks like the author got so carried away on describing them, that he left little room for a message.....) Looking for more vintage ...
$8 USDVintage Artist Drawn Pigeon Postcard
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An unused vintage postcard from Europe, featuring a lone, banded Pigeon standing in a field with a trio of crows circling overhead. And although this card is quite old (early 1900's) the colors are still crisp and vibrant . The card measures 5.5" x 3.5" and is in good condition with wear along the edges and at the corners, with the left corner being curiously flimsier than the rest of the card. It is signed by the artist on the lower right and the back is simply marked "Import" along with "WSSB, ...
$15 USDVictorian Lady w/ Bullfinch Postcard
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Here we have a vintage postcard from Germany with a scantily clad Miss on the front. She seems to be holding a nest with a Bullfinch perched upon it who just-won't-let-go, and I wouldn't either, if I were him, for chances are it's not her nest! The card is postally unused and in good condition, although there is the remainder of a round, paper label on the back and some foxing. Marked "Galerie Munchner Meister, Prof. Leop. Schmutzier, Stille Sehnsucht" on the reverse. Very frameable with superb ...
$12 USDVintage Turkey Duo Postcard from Europe
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A realistically rendered artist drawn postcard from Europe, sporting a pair o' Turkeys strutting their stuff across a field of greens (but could be gracing a platter of greens if they aren't careful!) The card measures 5.5" x 3.5" and is postally used with an old Italian stamp & writing on the back. You'll find it in good condition with expected wear along the edges and corners and signed by the artist on the bottom right. So if you gobble for Turkeys then this card may be for you! Please see ...
$10 USDVintage Exotic Birds Postcard from Europe
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A colorful vintage postcard from 1940's Europe with a pair of vibrantly colored exotic birds on the front. I am unsure of what type of birds these might be (I'm guessing they're from New Guinea or thereabouts) but they are delightfully puffed and have the cutest faces! The card measures 5.5" x 3.5" and although not postally used it does have writing on the back and is dated December 1948. Corner and edge wear is present along with a bend in the middle. Still a really nice one for collecting, ...
$8 USDVintage Scenic Christmas Postcard
Postcards:Christmas
A charming Christmas postcard from days gone by, depicting a colorful bird perched amid a lakeside scene. The card is framed with gathered snow along the edges and embossed in places as well. Measures 5.5" x 3.5" and is postally unused. You'll find it to be in very good condition for its age, with sharp corners and very little edge wear. Marked "Stecher Litho Co. Roch. NY" on the bottom and was printed in the USA. A fine one for crafts or collecting, or would make a clever topper for A Christmas ...
$28 USDVintage P. Sluis Finch Postcard Set
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A collection of 14 colorful and unused postcards from the Netherlands, originally produced by the P. Sluis Bird Food company circa 1960's. Each card measures 5.5" x 3.5" and is in good condition, although a couple have some light staining. Included in the set is the Redheaded Gouldian Finch, Parrotfinch, (2) Orange-cheeked Waxbills, St. Helena Waxbill, (2) Aurora Finches, Green-singing Finch, Black-headed Nun, Chinese Painted Quail (what's HE doing in here?), Reddish-Finch, Pintailed Nonpareil, ...
$20 USD1960's European Post Card w/ Lady & Bird Nest
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A wonderful, artist signed, Deco style postcard from the 1960's, depicting an elegant lady captivated by the sight of a mother bird feeding her chicks in the nest. (And with three of them, mom has her work cut out for her!) The card measures 5.5" x 3.5" and originally hails from Europe. It is unused and in excellent condition, with just a little wear at the corners, and is signed "J. Hardy" at the bottom right. Marked "Éditions LX. Br. N° 196220" on the back, along with some notations in pencil ...
$8 USDVintage Christmas Postcard w/ Robins
Postcards:Christmas
Flying in on the wings of time, are this pair of Robins, who are here to wish you "A Joyful Christmas"; and judging from the shape of their frame, to give you a bird's eye view of the holiday as well! They are found on the front of a 1908 postcard, which is embossed in places and stamped with gold. It is postally used with writing and a one cent stamp on the back, and measures 5.5" x 3.5". A charming card for crafts or collecting, or use it as a clever topper for a Christmas gift. You'll be ...
$13 USDVintage Woodpecker Postcard from Czechoslovakia
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An interesting postcard from Europe featuring a pair of Woodpeckers doing what they do best - pecking wood & making nests!The card measures 5.5" x 3.5" and is postally unused. You'll find it in good condition with a little wear at the corners and sides. It has info about the birds on the back but, given that it originally came from Europe, the text is in Czech! Ah, no matter, a picture speaks a thousand words (or so the saying goes........) If you like vintage postcards (with birds on them, of ...
$12 USDGeorge Rankin Humming Birds Postcard
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A colorful and charming artist drawn postcard featuring a bevy of Hummingbirds flitting about among tea roses. The card measures 5.5" x 3.5" and is postally used, with writing on the back, a portion of a one penny stamp, and a postmark date of June 12, 1930. It was published by J. Salmon of Sevenoaks, England and is in good condition with a small bend to the bottom right corner and wear along the edges. Signed by the artist George Rankin on the bottom left. If you like vintage postcards (with ...
$12 USDOld Hoopoe Postcard from Europe
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Never heard of a Hoopoe? Well, it's generally known as a shy, solitary, Old World woodland bird and in addition to its beautiful plumage, the hoopoe is also noted for its filthy, malodorous nest. (I won't go into detail for obvious reasons). But now you can enjoy the beauty of the Hoopoe (without the smell) by owning this vintage postcard from Europe. It measures 5.5" x 3.5" and is in good condition with just a bit of wear along the corners and edges. It is postally unused but that stands to ...
$15 USD1907 Turkey & Parrot Postcard
Postcards:Thanksgiving
A colorful and captivating postcard from the early 1900's and a thoughtful one, too, for which would you choose? This question is answered by the Parrot, who says "I would rather spend my life behind the bars than lose my head upon the block". The card measures 5.5" x 3.5" and has gold highlights, the Parrot's dialog among them. It has been written upon on the back but not posted, and the sender has added a comment on front after the Parrot's speech. The card is in good condition with wear at ...
$12 USDEarly 1900's Macaw Postcard
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An interesting vintage postcard from turn-of-the-century England, featuring both a Blue & Gold and Scarlet Macaw perched upon a stand. It was artist drawn by Schonian and is signed at the bottom right. The card is postally used, with a half penny stamp and writing on the back. Postmarked July 19th, 1911, it is in expected condition, including wear at the edges and corners (see pic). It bears the legend "With All Good Wishes" at the top and measures approx. 5.5" x 3.75". The Parrots have nice ...
$12 USDEarly 1900's Easter Greetings Chick Postcard
Postcards:Easter
Talk about gilding the lily (and a trio of chicks, too), this Easter postcard from the Victorian era captures the theme of the holiday and more. From the lillies on the bottom, to the egg topped baskets in the middle, to the sunrise boat scene above, the card is a delight with embossed features and both gold and silver gilding. Measures just over 5.5" x 3.5" and is postally used, with writing on the back and a postmark of 1910 atop a one cent stamp. It has light surface soiling as is consistent ...
$12 USDEuropean Woodpecker Postcard
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An interesting postcard from Europe featuring a pair of Woodpeckers doing what they do best - pecking wood in search of the ultimate bug!The card measures 5.5" x 3.5" and is postally unused. You'll find it in good condition with a little wear at the corners and sides. It has info about the birds on the back but, given that it originally came from Europe, the text is in Czech! Ah, no matter, a picture speaks a thousand words (or so the saying goes........) If you like vintage postcards (with ...
$12 USDEarly 1900's Egret Postcard
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Obviously we've done something right.........this vintage postcard reads "This bird has been brought to the edge of extinction through the use of its plumes for millinery purposes".......on the back, and given that this bird is quite numerous these days, it gives me hope for others as well! These particular Egrets are shown in flock mode within a swamp, with lots of interest: a fight in progress with bystanders looking on, as well as a nest full of chicks with mom nearby. The card measures 5.5" ...
$12 USDEuropean Blue Titmouse Postcard
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Looking oh-so-puffed and perhaps slightly miffed, we find a pair of Blue Titmice perched among the treetops. They can be found on a vintage postcard from Europe which is signed by the artist on the bottom right. The postcard is the usual size (5.5" x 3.5") and is postally unused. You'll find it in good condition with wear along the sides and edges and a pencil mark on the back. Marked "Erika" along with the word "Postcard" in four different languages. A nice one for framing & the like, I'm ...
$12 USDEarly 1900's Fancy Pheasants Postcard
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A wonderful artist drawn postcard from the 1920's, featuring a pair of elegant black & white Pheasants strutting their stuff among grasses. It is signed by the artist on the bottom left corner (sorry, I can't quite make it out, looks like A.H. Lthonian) and is postally unused. It measures 5.5" x 3.5" and is in good condition with a small bend at the bottom left corner and expected edge wear. I have also noted a small ink stain on the bottom right corner on the back (see pic). Marked "T.S.N. ...
$10 USDEarly 1900's Gray Cardinal Postcard
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An artist drawn postcard from Germany, depicting a pair of Grey Cardinals or Pyrrhuloxia perched and chatting (or is that chirping?) The card was illustrated by the artist Fred Goldberg and was created around the 1920's or so. It measures 5.5" x 3.5" and is postally unused. It does have some corner edge wear as well as light foxing on the back. A grand one for framing or crafting due to the bright colors and made of a little heavier card than most. Like Cardinals? LOVE this!
$14 USDEarly 1900's Eurasian Golden Oriole Postcard
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A circa 1920's postcard, featuring a pair of artist drawn Golden Orioles on the front. Each bird is perched in a flowering bush and seems to be expectantly posed. (Waiting for a meal to fly by, perhaps?) The card is signed by the artist in the bottom right corner and is postally unused. I do see some wear at the corners and along the edges, as well as light surface soiling on the back. This card originally came from Europe and although there's information about the birds on the back, it is ...
$12 USDTuck and Sons Wood Pigeon Postcard
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A seemingly serene postcard featuring a pair of Wood Pigeons gathered around their nest. It was made in the early 20th century in England and is in good condition for its age with just a little wear along its edges and corners and some marks and rubs on the back where it was once attached to an album. You'll find it postally unused and signed by the artist on the lower right. A nice one for framing as the colors are still crisp, or for giving to that Pigeon lover in your life (Pigeon items are ...
$14 USDTuck's Eagle Pair Postcard from Germany
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A great artist signed vintage postcard from Germany with a pair of Eagles on the front. They are shown in action by the sea and the rendering is very, very good. The card measures 5.5" x 3.5" and is signed by the artist "Hans Schmidt" on the bottom left. It is postally unused with edge and corner wear and is of heavier stock than most. It is marked "Raphael Tuck & Sons Oilette" on the reverse and the scene comes from an original oil painting. A superb piece for your collection with an uncommon ...
$14 USD1940 Parrot Park Postcard from England
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A colorful, artist drawn postcard from the United Kingdom featuring a colorful flock of Macaws, Cockatoos and Parrots as seen in the Zoological Gardens (it also shows humans paying their appropriate homage). Measures approx. 5.5" x 3.5" and is postally used with writing and a 2p stamp on the back. Its condition is pretty good given its age, with wear long the edges and at the corners. Would be just gorgeous framed, used in crafts, or for scrapbooking (would also make an unusual gift topper, too! ...
$14 USD1915 Kitty 'n Parrot New Year Postcard
Postcards:New Year
A vintage postcard for New Year's wishes featuring a trio of Kitties (who obviously have wishes of their own) and a colorful caged Parrot who is well aware of their thoughts. The card sports a decorative, embossed edge and much of the design is embossed from the back giving it added dimension. Measures 5.5" x 3.5" and is postally used with writing on the back, a one cent stamp, and a postmark of Dec. 31, 1911. It's in good condition with just a little wear along the edges. Printed in Germany, ...
$12 USDUncommon Ostrich Postcard from Europe
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A most unusual artist drawn postcard from the early 1900's, depicting an Ostrich parent tending its Ostriches-to-be. (Looks like mom is going to be quite busy soon!) It is signed by the artist on the bottom left corner (looks like Will Kichurer) and is postally unused. It measures 5.5" x 3.5" and is in good condition with expected wear at the edges and corners. It is marked "TH.K. & Co. M. Serie 460, Marke palette" on the reverse and has a pallette logo in the stamp area. If you like this card ...
$15 USD1916 WWI Soldier, Lady, Hyacinth Macaw Postcard
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A German propaganda postcard from WWI, depicting a German soldier with his lady loves. Underneath a conversation is printed in German, which is titled "Reunion" and loosely translated says: "Good day Lora! You have it good, live life the same and know nothing about the war..." Lora: "And what is up with Saloniki? " (Saloniki is a city in Greece, thus proving that Lora did indeed know about the war....) The card is artist drawn and signed by same on the right. It measures approx. 5.5" x 3.75" and ...| Items 1 - 30 of 30 | Page 1 of 1 |
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