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$6 USD1916 Easter Postcard Boy in Sailor Suit
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1916 Easter Postcard: A little boy ponders the usefulness of a frilly pink Easter bonnet with long ribbons. Front: "Gee! I'm glad I'm not a girl. Easter Greeting." Postmark: Houghton Michigan April 19, 1916. Mailed to Master Voith Penberthy 2504 High St. Des Moines, Iowa." Signed "Cousin Margaret." Size: 3 1/2" X 5 1/2". Condition: Old erased price on back. Crease on lower right corner. The lower & left edge has a gray look. Optional insurance. Thanks for visiting our shop.
$9 USDKitties in a Basket White Cat Dark Haired Cat Daisies
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Two cats, one white and one black or grey, sit in a basket waiting to give Birthday greetings on this postcard. Daisies and a rose surround the sweet felines. "Made in Germany." "#4552." Size: 3 ½" X 3 3/8". I believe the light pencil writing says "From Alice." CONDITION: The glossy surface has a little chip at the bottom, lower left. There are erasure marks and the number 50 in pencil on the back. Thank you for visiting our shop. Optional insurance.
$9 USDLewiston NY 1909 Great Ice Jam Postcard
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Great Ice Jam in April 1909 Lewiston New York real photo postcard. Seven citizens can be seen at the top of the card. There are buildings on the right. Front: "The Great Ice Jam April, 1909 Lewiston, N.Y." Back: Mailed to Mrs. N.V. Scovell, 209 E. Capitol St. Washington D.C. Stamp: One cent. Size: 3 3/8" X 5 3/8". Message: "Lewiston May 4, 1909. In this you see the railing at top of stairs going to the wharf. Later the ice was higher than the roof beyond the flag staff. Sister Lucy is in Wash. ...
$5 USDThanksgiving Patriotic Postcard To: Burton Michigan
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Patriotic Postcard with flag shield and turkey with greyish-blue highlights. Back: "Printed in Germany." Postmark: Warsaw NY November 23, 1909. One cent stamp box. Size: 3 ½" X 5 ½." Sent to Mrs. M. R. Campbell, Burton MI. Condition: Two pin holes. The pin holes are at a point under the flag shield and at the bottom edge of the spoon, knife and fork design. A little light foxing at the front edges and a small stain between the tail and wing, right side. There is a little ...
$7 USD1910s Easter Postcard Baby Chicks & Pussy Willows
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This Easter postcard is decorated with newly hatched chicks and pussy willows on a pretty background. Postmark: c1910s. None. Back: "Printed in Germany. Serie 16913." Given to Ward Estes. From Agatha. Size: 3 ½" X 5 ½". Condition: A little color loss on the chicks. Nothing major. A pin-hole is found at the point where the eggshell crosses the white outline for the square. Optional insurance. Thank you for visiting our shop.
$6 USD1909 Easter Postcard Hen Chicks in Large Silver Egg
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This Easter postcard is decorated with a hen and her chicks inside a silver colored egg. The border of the card has a matt gold finish and purple flowers. Front: "A Joyous Easter." Postmark: Warsaw New York April 1909. Size: 3 3/8" X 5 3/8". Condition: Nice condition with just a little corner wear and some cancellation ink showing on the front. SELLER'S NOTE: Ward Estes was about nine when he received this card. In the 1910 Census for Middlebury Twp. Michigan he is ten and living with his Mother ...
$6 USD1909 New Year Postcard Quiet Country Scene Windmill
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1909 New Years postcard with a quiet country scene depicting an old windmill and wooden fence surrounded by blossoms and silver textured background. Front: "To Wish You A Happy New Year." Back: "Printed in Germany." Postmark: Beaverton MI. Dec. 28, 1909. From J.E. Serge or Senge? To Nellie Estes, Burton, MI. One cent stamp box. Size: 3 1/2" X 5 1/2". Condition: Tiny creasing on both right corners. Nothing major. This is a very pretty card. Insurance optional. Thanks for visiting our shop.
$9 USD1909 Two Children Pet Turkeys Thanksgiving Postcard
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Two children pet turkeys on this Thanksgiving Day post card. The little boy has a big collar and large bow. The little girl has a blue bonnet and striped dress. The card has golden highlights and is nicely embossed. Postmark: Owosso Michigan, Nov. 24, 1909. Also Burton Michigan [Same dates]. One cent stamp box. Size: 3 ½" X 5 ½.." Sent to Ward Estes, Burton Michigan. From Miss Carson. Condition: Very good condition. Optional insurance. Thanks for visiting our shop.
$15 USD1907 Clapsaddle Christmas Postcard Santa with Child Toys
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1907 Ellen Clapsaddle Christmas postcard of Santa and child. A teddy bear, horn and doll peek out from a pack on his back. Front: "Painting Only Copyrighted by International Art Pub Co. 1907. Back: "Printed in Germany" with International Art trademark. Postmark: Flint MI Dec 24, 1908 and another for Burton, MI. One cent stamp box. Size: 3 ½" X 5 ½." Condition: One pinhole right at the bottom of Santa's pack. Nellie often pinned up her post cards but usually made sure it was in an ...
$7 USD101 Year Old New Years Postcard Rural Cottage Scene with Dog
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1910 New Year Postcard: A cottage vignette with fence, dog and people. Back: "Printed in Germany" by stamp box. Size: 3 ½" X 5 ½." Postmark: "Warsaw, New York. Dec 28, 1909." Sender: Ed & Jennie, to Ward. Condition: Just some corner wear. Nellie Estes, the collector of these postcards, was born in the early 1870s. Optional insurance. Thank you for visiting our shop.
$7 USDNew Years Postcard Old Farm Scene Violets Bells
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New Year's post card with a snowy farm scene surrounded with violets and bells. C1910s. Front: A New Year Greeting. Back: "Printed in Germany." "2240." No Postmark. To Nellie ( the collector) from her sister. Size: 3 ½" X 5 ½". Condition: Short crease lower left corner. Corners have light wear, but nothing major. A pretty New Years postcard. Nellie Estes was born in the 1870s and died in 1961 in Michigan. She saved a huge number of postcards. Optional insurance. Thanks for visiting ...
$12 USDCastles of Britain Postcard Booklet - Tear Out Cards
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Castles of Britain Colour Postcards Booklet. 1993. 31 unused postcards. Bramley Books. This edition published by Parragon Books. Printed and bound in Italy. Original Price: £2.99. 5 ½" X 8 3/8". Condition: Postcard are perforated for easy tear-out. Front cover and title page have creased upper right corners. Front cover has wear with a rectangular piece of the glossy surface missing. The photo is still there though. See photo. Postcards are in great shape. Thanks for visiting our ...
$9 USD2 Warsaw New York Postcards 1908 & 1914 Lapp Family
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Two postcards of Warsaw New York in the early 1900s. 1. Shows a view on Main Street, Warsaw N.Y. Back: Divided back postcard. Postmark: Warsaw NY Jan. 5, 1914. Sent to Mrs. U. or V.Scovell 201 E. Capital St. Washington DC. Sent from Roger. One cent stamp box. Size: 3 7/16" X 5 3/8." On the back of the message is: "Dear Aunty. I want to thank you for remembering my birthday. It was kind of you. With love Roger. X is the store." Note: The X is in front of the second store on the right. This is ...
$9 USDAir-Brushed Santa with Pipe and Staff Postcard
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This embossed Christmas postcard has a good looking Santa with a pipe between his teeth. He carries a staff. The card is air brushed with soft reds, blues and greens. Postmark: None. To Ward. From Roger. Size: 3 ½" X 5 ½". This was saved by Nellie Estes of Carland and Burton MI. She had a son named Ward. Nellie was born in the 1870s and died in the 1960s. Condition: Good condition. Optional insurance. Thanks for visiting our postcards selections.
$6 USD1913 Dutch Children with early Phones
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Two Dutch children in wooden shoes talk on early telephones on this 1913 postcard. Front: "I vill expecdt yet a call vrom somevon vot I luf.." Back:"Made in USA." "SB" and "CS 423." Postmark: Chicago Il. Sep 24, 1913." "To Nellie from Gertie." One cent stamp box. Size: 3 1/2" X 5 7/16." Condition: Ink spot on stamp. Cancellation ink on front. Upper right corner is bent at tip. Optional insurance. Thanks for visiting our shop.
$6 USDSpring Postcard with Pussy-willows & Stream
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This Spring postcard has a rural stream vignette with a wooden bridge and church steeple in the distance. Dark green trim and pussy willows decorate this pretty post card. Back: "Printed in Germany" and "#1970." Postmark Date: c1910s. From Mae McCowan. To Grace Wilson. -Oviatte MI. Benzie Co. Michigan. Size: 3 ½" X 5 ½". This postcard was mailed to Oviatte, but the spelling would be Oviat, no longer a town in Michigan. CONDITION: There is wear on the corners. Optional insurance.
$7 USD1911 Postcard New Chicks with Daisies
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This Easter Postcard has six newly hatched fat chicks surrounded by daisies. Front: "Joyful Easter Greetings." Postmark: Detroit Michigan April 14, 1911. To Miss Evelyn Cunningham 1485 24th St. Detroit Michigan c/o James Cunningham. From Mrs. Shuler. Size: 3 3/8" X 5 3/8". Condition: Three pinholes on front right on "E" in Easter. Some soiling on card. Erased penciled price [$2] on back. Seller's Note: I checked the 1910 U.S. Census for Detroit. Evelyn Cunningham is living at 1485 Twenty Fourth ...
$11 USD3 Religious Easter Postcards Rural Scenes Silver Backgrounds
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These 3 rural scenery Easter postcards are decorated with textured shiny silver backgrounds, crosses and wonderful images. A cottage scene with a wooden bridge crossing a stream decorates the first Easter postcard. Forget-me-nots decorate the card. Back: "United Art Publishing Co. NY City. (Printed in Germany)." Postmark: Flint MI. Apr. 4, 1909. A second postmark is for Burton MI. Sent to Nellie Estes, collector of this group of postcards. Size: 3 ½" X 5 ½." CONDITION: Indentations ...
$7 USDRaphael Tuck Easter Postcard Fat Yellow Chicks Mrs. Stanley Penberthy
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Raphael Tuck & Sons' Easter Postcard with a clover chain and fat yellow chicks. Series No. 101. Postmark: Calumet MI. Mar. 8 or 18, 1913. To Mrs. Stanley Penberthy (?) Minneapolis Minn. From Margaret. Size: 3 ½" X 5 ½." Condition: Old pricing on back in pencil. Wear on corners and edges. Little tear (3/8") on top edge. Creased upper right edge. I also have another Easter postcard from Margaret, mailed to another state. This is a cute little Tuck postcard with sweet little chickens. ...
$6 USD1911 Luscious Yellow & Dark Pink Roses Best Wishes Postcard
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Luscious Yellow rose with dark pink roses and rosebuds greetings postcard. Front: "Best Wishes." Trademark, lower left side: LSC 1911. Back: "Series 235H." Postmark: None. Message: Best Wishes to you for a Happy Easter. Love from Elsie H." Given to: "Miss Helen Squier, Wales. Size: 3 1/2" X 5 1/2." Condition: Printing error on front, upper right side. An old price in pencil on back. Optional insurance. Thanks for visiting our postcards section.
$7 USDPFB Postcard New Year Horseshoe Four Leaf Clovers
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New Year PFB postcard with golden horseshoe, violets and four leaf clovers for more good luck. A medallion with a bird in flight decorates the end of the blue bow. The pretty border is tan with clover anchoring the edges. 1910s. Back: "PFB" (Paul Finkenrath) Berlin. Printed in Germany." "Series 7173." Postmark: None. Given to Ward by "The Bunch." Size: 3 1/2" X 5 1/2". Condition: Excellent. This postcard was saved by Nellie Estes. Nellie was born in the 1870s and died in the 1960s. Her son was ...
$7 USD1910 Postcard Newly Hatched Fat Chick - Pussywillow
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This 1910 Easter postcard has a newly hatched fat little chick. A pussy willow branch decorates the post card. Front: "Easter Greetings" and "301". Back: "Copyright 1910 by HIR." Postmark: None. To Miss Ella Costillo or Cosillo, Lovettsville. That would be Virginia. From Miss Kate. Size: 3 3/8" X 5 3/8". Condition: Just a little wear on front. Back has a stain, upper edge and some discoloration from an album. Optional insurance. Thank you for visiting our shop!
$6 USDEaster Postcard Lady in White Sent to Sumner Michigan
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This Easter postcard shows a woman dressed in white and blue. She has a flowing light blue scarf, a blue sash and blue flowers on her cap. She appears to be following a wandering path to a little cottage in the distance. Front: "Easter Greetings and Sincere Wishes." There is a trademark of a C with a dot inside a circle on the lower left. Back: "Series 306A." Mailed to Miss Myrtle Tomlin Sumner, Michigan. "From your loving Grandmother Ida Johnson." Postmark: None. Size: 3 ½" X 5 ½. ...
$8 USDTuck Oilette Easter Post Card 1908 Lady with Cross
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Raphael Tuck & Sons' Oilette Easter Post Card Series No. I. A woman in a softly draped gown stands in front of a cross decorated with lilies and greenery. Doves fly around her feet. The bottom right is marked "Oilette" on the front. Postmark: Burton MI Apr. 10, 1908. Warsaw NY April 19, 1908. Sent to Master Ward Estes from Mary. Size: 3 ½" X 5 ½." Condition: This 103 year old card has two 1/4" tears [½" apart] where the postmark was stamped. This shows on the left edge of ...
$5 USDEaster Postcard Boy with Rabbits Daffodils
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Easter Postcard: A little boy plays with bunnies surrounded by daffodils. Back: "Easter Series No. 437. "Copyrighted by JJ Marks N.Y." Postmark: None. One cent stamp box. Size: 3 ½" X 5 3/8". Given to: Bill Cunningham, from Ruth and Grandma. Condition: Corners are bumped. There is a horizontal crease across the card [middle] and another short one the upper right. Optional insurance. Thanks for visiting our vintage postcards section.
$9 USDSanta Christmas Postcard Embossed Holding Tree Carrying Toys
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This is an embossed Christmas postcard with a good looking air-brushed Santa holding a tree and carrying horns and a drum. There is a toy horse and a wagon in his bag of toys. Santa has golden highlighting on his boots, fur cap and belt. Postmark: None. To Ward. Size: 3 ½" X 5 ½". This belonged to Nellie Estes of Carland and Burton Michigan. She had a son named Ward. Nellie was born in the 1870s and died in the 1960s. Condition: Deeply embossed. There is a clear mark, like glue, to ...
$6 USDSt. Patrick's Day Postcards 1910 Shamrocks Pipes Blarney Castle
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Two St. Patrick's Day postcards with Irish scenery. A pretty Irish landscape vignette is tucked into a top hat on this green St. Patrick's Day postcard. Clay pipes and silver shamrocks accent the postcard. Back: "APM Co" trademark. Postmark: Detroit MI. March 17, 1910. From E.S., 761 Trumbull, Detroit Michigan. There is a thin line of silver running across the shamrocks. Not a perfect postcard, but it would look striking on display. Card 2: A sketch of Blarney Castle is surrounded by shamrocks ...
$6 USDDutch Boy & Girl on Rainy Day 1913 Postcard
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A little Dutch girl and boy in wooden shoes appear on this postcard. The little girl holds an umbrella and the little boy is very wet. Front: "Don't be sore, it doesent make it rain effery times." Back: "To Mrs. Clara Darling Marshfield, Vermont. From Lillian, Quechee Vermont." "Made in USA." "SB" and "CS 443." Postmark: Quechee Vt. Sep 24, 1913". One-cent stamp box. Size: 3 ½" X 5 ½." Condition: Tiny crease, upper left corner. Optional insurance. Thanks for visiting our shop.
$6 USDGreetings Postcard with Children Puppy Vintage Car
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This postcard shows an early automobile with two cute children and a sweet little dog. This is also a bit of a fantasy postcard as the little boy has a wine glass in his hand and there are what appears to be two bottles of wine in front of him. Front: "Pleasant Memories." Back: To Miss Myrtle Tomlin. Sumner, Michigan. From Anton, to his darling. Postmark: None. Size: 3 ½" X 5 ½". Seller's Note: As this is an early postcard I checked the Michigan censuses. In the 1920 census there ...
$6 USDVintage Kitten Illustration Postcard
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Fluffy little kitty illustration postcard. "Ah There." To Miss Cora Allen, Charlotte Michigan. From Grace. Size: 3 1/8" X 5 5/16." Number 1010 on bottom right of front. One cent stamp box. No postmark. CONDITION: Very good condition with just a short crease on the lower right corner. The card is more sepia than shows on my computer. Optional insurance. Thank you for visiting our shop.
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