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Specializing in unique and rare vintage French Postcards for the collector and collage artist
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$25 USD Offers ConsideredSALE 6 Antique French postcards PIERROT courting series from 1902
Postcards:Comic
Mailed from Belgium in 1902, these cards are a series of 6 telling the story of Pierrot finding his love Columbine and becoming a papa. Some people get distressed over the way the French in particular seem to have had the habit of writing all over the front of their postcards; however, as the back scan shows, only the address was allowed on the back. IF someone really wanted to send a message, there was no where to write except on the front! This sender had a bit of humor, too. Notice the ...
$125 USD SaleSALE RARE series (6) French postcards TODDLER playing grown up
Postcards:Rare
My favorite card in this series is the little girl wearing the top hat and getting quite a surprise playing with the siphon bottle! This is a very rare series of French postcards. In more than five years of buying, selling and collecting French postcards, I've looked at literally tens of thousands of cards. I've come across this particular card twice! To find the entire series is a real coup indeed. These cards have been together for about a century or more -- and it would be a shame to separate ...
$75 USD SaleSALE RARE Antique Eiffel Tower Embossed postcard Paris Souvenir
Postcards:Rare
I have NEVER seen another postcard like this one And, this card is in mint condition! The postmark is not complete, but the back is undivided, which dates this card to 1903 or earlier. I have a Notre Dame souvenir card in this style and it is dated 1899. The card is richly embossed.
$8 USD SaleSALE Artist Signed Donald McGill: Girl saying Prayers with Dog
Postcards:Artist Signed
The sender wrote "beaucoup" but didn't date the postcard. One thing the English and the French agree upon: postcards rule! Dual language postcards are quite common -- such as this humorous one by Brit Donald McGill. On the back, the mother wrote a lot but did not put a date. As I noted in a Ruby Lane blog submission, McGill's career took off in 1904 and he faced censor charges in 1954 at the age of 80. When he died in 1962, he had card designs made up for 1963. So, even if this was one of his ...
$10 USD SaleSALE Antique French GYPSY girl FORTUNE telling Card No. 1
Postcards:Ethnic
This is one of three cards I have offered in this rare series. [Sorry, I'm keeping the fourth card to offer as a digital scan in my other online store.] Here the little fortune telling gypsy girl is explaining the bad news: 9 of spades "C'est ... la mort." Death! This is an unused postcard with an undivided back, which dates its printing to 1903 or earlier. No creases or tears; some surface soiling (a smudge at bottom left) and a light stain at bottom right.
$12 USD SaleSALE Antique French postcard 1905 PARROT Baroque couple Marquis
Postcards:Animals
"Declaration Interrupted" is the title of the this French postcard with a 1905 postal date. The title doesn't make sense until you look at the far left corner and see the parrot on his stand! This card is as interesting on back as it is on front. The sender wrote in a cryptic code! At first look, you'd think this card was in near mint condition. However, while examining under a jeweler's loupe I finally noticed the light crease at the top right quadrant. It runs right along a shadow in the wall!
$10 USD SaleSALE Antique French GYPSY fortune telling Card Reader No. 3 Travel
Postcards:Real Photos
This is one of three cards I have offered in this rare series. [Sorry, I'm keeping the fourth card to offer as a digital scan in my other online store.] Here the little fortune telling gypsy girl is explaining the good news: 7 of diamonds -- a trip is in your future! This is an unused postcard with an undivided back, which dates its printing to 1903 or earlier. No creases or tears; some surface soiling (a smudge at bottom left).
$18 USD SaleSALE Vintage French postcard: QUEEN throne Reutlinger MONTAGE
Postcards:Glamour Ladies
Reutlinger -- a legacy of two brothers and a son -- was one of the most popular photography studios at the turn of the century in Paris, very famous for portraits of the stars, actresses and celebrities of the day. Here is an actress in a royal role and what makes this postcard stand out is the special montage effect created by the additional colored design overlay! This postcard is unused. It has a divided back. I feel confident in dating this card to about 1904-1918. Overall, for its age, it ...
$40 USD Offers ConsideredSALE LOURDES 1947 souvenir French set of 14 postcards Stations of the Cross
Postcards:Religious
Here is an extra special souvenir from Lourdes, France. Actually printed in Belgium, each postcard depicts a scene from one of the 14 stations of the cross. On the back of each card is a prayer in French, of course, and note that these cards commemorated a pilgrimage to Lourdes in 1947. All of the cards are unused, still wrapped in their original packaging. Slightest of wear on the corner tips and edges as can be expected of cards that are more than 50 years old. Three cards show soiling on the ...
$16 USD Offers ConsideredSALE 1908 EASTER French postcard gold embossed eggs BABY
Postcards:Easter
This is a stunning French postcard, postmarked 1908. Great design, richly embossed and "gold" leaf highlights. The impression from the cancellation mark on the back can be seen on the front, but nothing detracts from the charm of this antique card. I'm assuming the recipient trimmed the corner tips before putting it in his album.
$14 USD SaleSALE 1906 Antique French BATHING BEAUTY postcard Art Nouveau
Postcards:Rare
Although this card is postally marked as 1906, it has an undivided back, which dates its actual printing to 1903 or earlier. This is a cute montage of a real photo and Art Nouveau illustrations, all of which has been color tinted by hand. The card is in overall mint condition -- just use the zoom feature and look at the closeup scan. I'm sure you'll agree. Any signs of age not worth mentioning. This card is one of four in a series entitled "Sur La Plage" -- At the Beach. This is a rare design!
$12 USD Offers ConsideredSALE 1909 Mastroianni HORSE Sculpture New Year French postcard
Postcards:New Year's
This French postcard is a photo of a bas relief sculpture by a famous Italian named Mastroianni. His style is distinctive and this is a fine example of his work. The horses look like they are jumping off the card! This card is in overall mint condition.
$9 USD SaleSALE 1948 French postcard FIRST COVER journey of the stamp Stagecoach
Postcards:Transportation
I just recently discovered first covers and I love the natural collage look of the stamp, the postal mark and the illustration that compliments the stamp design. This one celebrates the "journey of the stamp" or in other words, the history of postal service. Notice that the card says "Journee National du Timbre 1948" but the actual postmark is March 26, 1949. The recipient's name has been blotted out on the back -- fortunately, this did not bleed through to the front. The top left corner is ...
$12 USD Offers ConsideredSALE 1918 French WWI Soldier postcard J'e T'aime I love you Hearts
Postcards:Military
Written on the back but not postally sent. Hand-dated July 17, 1918. Only signs of age are on the edges. Superb designs with the lettering and hearts! Color tinted by hand!
$30 USD Offers ConsideredSALE (5) Antique French postcards MOON STARS Angels
Postcards:Lots
Here is another melange of French postcards with celestial themes. These cards span from the turn of the century to the Art Deco era! The oldest card is the cute illustration of the 'clown' angels using a peacock feather to tickle the nose of the man in the moon! It has an undivided back and is postmarked Dec. 30,1903, mailed from Helvetia (Switzerland). Foxing marks and the postal cancellation has bled through the front. Gold leaf accents and an adorable illustration. The card of the Edwardian ...
$15 USD SaleSALE (3) French SCULPTURE postcards Romantic Roman scenes
Postcards:Art
The style of Italian sculptor Mastroianna is very distinctive. Here are three of his postcards that have been printed in color. Two are unused and one is hand-dated 1910 on the back. The height of his artistic career was while living in Paris, making one bas relief scene after the other --- photographing them for postcards -- and then destroying the clay scene and starting all over! His work output was incredible! He portrayed scores and scores of scenes--- the Bible, Napoleon's life and these-- ...
$25 USD Offers ConsideredSALE (4) Four FRENCH antique Collage postcards Christmas Friendship
Postcards:Christmas
Here's a fun collection of four collage postcards. Inside the letters are photos used in other postcards. Bonne Annee is French for Happy New Year. Noel is French for ....:) A name card: Germaine --- and Amitie means friendship. As the back of the scans show, dates on these cards are 1906 and 1907. Please use the zoom feature and examine the cards up close. No creases. Any signs of age show up on the scans. Nothing so detrimental to take away from the cards' charms.
$25 USD SaleSALE (3) Antique SOUVENIR Good Luck Multiple BABIES in boats French postcards
Postcards:Children
Multiple baby postcards were very popular at the turn of the century. Little babies and toddlers were depicted in all sorts of settings -- from idyllic scenes like you see here to prison and hell! Similar in design to the souvenir postcard (1906 postmark), here is the Bonheur card (1905?) which means good luck or happiness in French. The multiple babies in the boats is so sweet' postmark 1904. It's always fun to see the variety of responses, expressions on the babies' faces. These cards show ...
$35 USD(2) Antique postcards DANCERS Actresses Real photo Reutlinger
Postcards:Romantic
Here is a delightful duo of dancing ladies:) The color tinting on the Spanish actress' dress is incredible! This card looks to be dated 1905 and the other is postmarked 1906. The dancer in blue is in a lovely 'curvaceous' pose. Any signs of wear would be an insult to mention, considering the age of these beauties. Great cards for the collector! Use the zoom feature: double click and the scans will enlarge with a view just as if you were seeing them under a magnifying glass. NOTE: No breaking up ...
$22 USDAntique French postcard HARLEQUIN jester Carnival woman
Postcards:Glamour Ladies
The postmark has long faded on this cute French postcard, but the undivided back dates this card for us: printed in 1903 or earlier! This harlequin figure is a hard-to-find card -- especially hard to find in good condition with its light colored background. This card is not perfect but all things considered, a real treasure. Gotta love that hat! Perhaps she is dressed for carnvial?
$45 USD4 Antique French postcards Girl with ROCKING Horse
Postcards:Children
Although not dated postally, the undivided back on this charming rocking horse series tells us that these cards were printed in 1903 or earlier. The series is not complete, but these four convey the story of "Baby's Horse" and how she will take care of it -- even cleaning up after nature's call! No creases but there are a few worn spots. Use the zoom feature: double click and the scans will enlarge with a view just as if you were seeing them under a magnifying glass. NOTE: No breaking up of sets ...
$30 USD3 FRENCH Edwardian Actresses glamour ladies postcards Dorgere glitter embossed
Postcards:Glamour Ladies
Dear Customers, I am working to liquidate my stock of thousands of French postcards. So you will be seeing more and more collage lots and bon marche group listings -- like this lovely trio. Use the zoom feature to examine the cards (it's like looking at them under a jeweler's loupe). When you first open this listing, that is how the cards look to the naked eye when you hold them in your hand. These cards show signs of age and wear but they are still gorgeous and extra special. NOTE: Please, no ...
$15 USD2 antique 1909 Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition postcards SEATTLE
Postcards:Expositions
Along with my 8-10,000 French postcards that I'm liquidating, I have an album of US postcards. Here are two for the exposition collector. Note that although both cards advertise the 1909 Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition, one is actually postmarked 1911. Wear on corner tips. No creases. The unused one is almost mint. Do use the zoom feature to examine the cards-- that's like looking at them under a magnifying glass. From this same album, I also have many postcards from Oregon, Washington, ...
$35 USD4 Antique Edwardian French postcards Couple LOVE BIRDS
Postcards:Romantic
This is a delightful set of 4 French postcards mailed in 1907. The sender's penmanship is hard to read but on one card I can clearly read "I think of you always." Is that too sweet or what?! Superb color tinting and the 102-year old card still have their glossy finish. One stamp on front folded under; I have unfolded it -- it should be flat by the time you receive it:) No creases; any signs of wear are inconsequential considering the age of these cards. Do you know a pair of lovebirds in your ...
$16 USD Offers ConsideredAntique French postcard Girls playing STRING game 1904
Postcards:Children
This postcard is dated 1904, but the undivided back tells us it was actually printed in 1903 or earlier. A delightful Art Nouveau frame borders a print of two girls playing a string game. Ah! The days before computers and video games-- we did entertain ourselves in a fun way:) This card is not creased; it does have specks and spots inherent to the printing, but do double click and enlarge the pic. That's like looking at it under a magnifying glass. I think you'll still agree that despite signs ...
$45 USD3 Antique French Faux NUDE postcards Reutlinger Actress Otero
Postcards:Glamour Ladies
Here are three antique French 'fake' nudes. One is unused with an undivided back, dating to 1903 or earlier. One is postmarked 1903 and the other 1908. I believe the woman in the cape is the Belle Otero, a famous turn of the century actress. Note that two of these cards are by the famous Reutlinger photography studio. Signs of wear inconsequential considering their age. No creases. Minor specks, spots inherent to the printing. A bon marche for this trio!
$15 USD SaleSALE Vintage French PERFUME labels (12) Green
Collectibles:Vanity Items:French Perfume Labels
The accent is on green in this batch of original French perfume labels. Most of my labels are from the 1930s and '40s, but I think the huge green striped label could even be as old as the 1920s. It's such a strong Art Deco geometric design (it measures 4-1/2 by just over 3-1/4 inches!) The Violette Mauve label with the ferns and violets in the gold leaf vase is just beautiful. The scan doesn't do it justice. The stand, the bowl, the line border, and highlights within the ferns and violets are ...
$40 USD8 Romantic GERMAN real photo postcards COUPLES hand tinted
Postcards:Romantic
The photography and color tinting on this batch of postcards is incredible. These cards were mailed in 1922. The messages written on the back are French but the printed text on front is German. Eternally yours, first kiss and you are my dear are a few of the phrases I could translate. Any signs of age are inconsequential. A superb lot -- my group discount price is a real bargain.
$28 USD4 REUTLINGER collage photos ACTRESSES antique French postcards
Postcards:Glamour Ladies
There is only one postmark I can make out -- 1906 -- but I feel confident in saying the other cards are from the same time frame. As you can see, these are all from the Reutlinger Photography studio and this collage style was their style -- so distinctive, you can pick out a Reutlinger postcard a mile away:) Lovely color tinting. Some signs of wear, but nothing that detracts from the charm of the antique image. Perfect for collage or collector! Don't forget: Do double click and examine the cards ...
$30 USD(3) Antique French postcards Paris Fashion Edwardian Beauties in PINK
Postcards:Glamour Ladies
Here is a lovely trio of actress/glamour ladies postcards. Two are postmarked 1908 and one looks to be 1906. These cards show some age, as the scans show. Still, the images are beautiful, the photography crisp and clear, the color tinting fabulous and the fashion gorgeous. Not to mention that the back offers lovely calligraphy and French script, too. Three beauties perfect for collage art or for collecting! My group price is a bon marche! NOTE: No breaking up of sets, please! DOUBLE CLICK on the ...
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