Vintage 1906 Raphael Tuck Valentine Postcard F. Curtis Boy Lion Rose

Description

View Vintage 1906 Raphael Tuck Valentine Postcard F. Curtis Boy Lion Rose with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. This charming antique Valentine postcard, copyrighted in 1906 by the renowned Raphael Tuck & Sons, features an endearing illustration by F. Curtis. The design showcases a whimsical scene with a barefoot boy, reminiscent of a playful Cupid, sporting a bowler hat and a plaid coat, complete with small wings. He is depicted walking alongside a friendly lion, carrying a bucket and a cane, set against a backdrop of a beautiful, large pink rose. The card conveys a heartfelt message, "To my Valentine. I cawn't help it, dontcherknow, I love you and must tell you so," making it a delightful expression of affection. Part of Raphael Tuck & Sons' Valentine Post Cards, Series No. 1 'From Many Lands,' this collectible piece is a testament to early 20th-century postcard artistry. The card bears a Granite City, Illinois postmark from February 13, 1910, along with a one-cent U.S. postage stamp, adding to its historical appeal. The reverse side features handwritten correspondence addressed to Miss Marie Muller in Mt. Olive, Illinois. This unique postcard captures the nostalgic charm of a bygone era, perfect for collectors of vintage valentines, Raphael Tuck ephemera, or early 1900s Americana. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Postcards & Supplies › Postcards › Topographical Postcards.

Original/Licensed Reprint

Original

Occasion

Valentine's Day

Size

Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in)