4 Winter Scenes Greetings Antique Postcards. EMB. Gold. PUBL: Whitney

Description: 4 Winter Scenes Greetings Antique Postcards. EMB. Gold. PUBL: Whitney This is a nice selection of GREETINGS postcards that would have been sent out for Best Wishes and Friendship. These postcards show winter SCENES along with foliage, birds, rabbits, sunset, etc. These are EMBOSSED postcards and they are nicely drawn, and have good detail, which makes them pleasing to look at. They are colorful. This is a nice mixture for the collector. The publisher is Whitney, a well known and respected USA publisher. These postcards were published by Whitney Valentine Co. (1858-1942, Worcester, MA). Whitney was originally a family stationary store selling hand-made Valentines, and then became an important publisher of holiday postcards during the 1910’s. They had their own specialty paper, and put in machinery to do embossing and paper lace that made their postcards stand out. Also, they were well-known for their original Valentine card business and novelty mechanical postcards. Their postcards are unique and sought after by collectors. Their cards say “Whitney Made” or carry a red “W”. In 1942, World War II made it impossible to acquire enough paper and the company was forced to close. These are good postcards to add to a collection. They would appeal to collectors because they capture the style used back in the early 1900s, and provide a "glimpse of life" back then. Overall, a nice selection of antique Greetings postcards at a reasonable price. The postcards are UNPOSTED (2) and POSTED (2). These postcards were "Printed in USA" during the Golden Age of Postcards (1908-1915). They have DIVIDED backs. These are BETTER POSTCARDS and good for a collector. The postcards will keep their value! They are sleeved and in good condition. Regarding condition, please note that we try to remove damaged postcards from our lots, and only sell those postcards that are worth having in a collection. However, because of their age (over 100 years old!), please expect some creases, cuts, stains, paper toning, and edge wear on the postcards. We do not want you to be disappointed. Look closely at the photos we provide to see the postcards and the backs. The postcards are shipped in a sturdy envelope. We only ship within the USA; we do not ship internationally. USA shipping is with tracking, and we use eBay Standard Envelope mail when the value is under $20 and the weight is under 3 oz; and, we use USPS Ground Advantage when the value is over $20 or the weight is over 3 oz. We combine shipping whenever possible. If you purchase multiple lots, you can wait and we will send you an invoice for the combined shipping before you pay. In case you have already paid for the lots, we will still combine the shipment and refund you any extra shipping charges back to your account. Please visit our eBay store, VINTAGE POSTCARDS FOR COLLECTORS, for other fine antique and vintage postcards and collectible items. We are a well-established antique postcard dealer, and have a good reputation for meeting our customer's expectations. We have a strong inventory of antique 1900's HOLIDAY and GREETINGS postcards including from publisher's such as TUCK & SONS and INTERNATIONAL ART PUBLISHING (with artist Ellen Clapsaddle). Let us know of your interests and desires. Thank you, and we very much appreciate your patronage!

Price: 7.95 USD

Location: Bradenton, Florida

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