SALE Pair of Chromolitho Postcards, Gorgeous Red Roses and Love Verses, 1909

Collectibles : Paper, Postcards : Postcards : Greetings : Birds & Florals

 
Both cards feature large, very detailed images of red roses & greenery and verses. The gilded card's verse reads:"With the heartiest affection / I am sending you today / Warmest greetings, truest wishes, / A card can ever convey". It is stamped, canceled and postmarked Jan 1, 1911 in Laingsburg, Mich. Penciled message and address. It carries a 'Post Card' banner used by Commercial Colortype Co. (Chicago & Pittsburgh) and is identified as Series No. 69. In good/very good condition with minor edge and corner wear, mainly on corner which are bumped and have a bit of gilded paper loss on very tips.

The mint green card has a verse that reads: "As I behold a rose-bud; / Kissed by the morning dew, / My thoughts fled to a fairer - / So I send this one to you." It is stamped, canceled and postmarked Aug. 16, 1909 in Webster, NC. Penciled message and address to East Laport, NC. It carries a trademark for Acmegraph Co. (Chicago). In good/very good condition with minor edge and corner wear, except for a shallow crease on lower righthand corner. There is light soiling in a few places around perimeter. Thanks for dropping in!

A nice addition for your collection or displayed in a frame in your home or given as a gift. Shipping for this item is $1.50 for U.S. addresses; slightly more for other locations.

Item ID: RL3123
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Within the USA, shipping is $1.75 USD and insurance is $1.65 USD.
Worldwide, shipping and insurance are determined after checkout.

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