1912 Antique Valentine Postcard Cupid Violets "A Valentine Greeting" GERMANY

Description

View 1912 Antique Valentine Postcard Cupid Violets "A Valentine Greeting" GERMANY with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. The front features a delightful embossed design showcasing a winged Cupid, gracefully reclining on a heart-shaped bed adorned with vibrant violet flowers. A quiver of arrows and a bow rest beside him, while a lush bouquet of violets blooms above. Discover a charming piece of early 20th-century sentiment with this exquisite antique Valentine's Day postcard, postmarked February 13, 1912. The front features a delightful embossed design showcasing a winged Cupid, gracefully reclining on a heart-shaped bed adorned with vibrant violet flowers. A quiver of arrows and a bow rest beside him, while a lush bouquet of violets blooms above. The heartfelt message, "A VALENTINE GREETING," is elegantly presented alongside musical notes, adding a touch of romance and artistry. Gold accents enhance the intricate details, making this a visually rich and captivating collectible. This postcard, part of Series No. 2423 and proudly marked "PRINTED IN GERMANY," reflects the superior quality and artistic craftsmanship characteristic of German lithography from the era. The divided back includes a one-cent U.S. postage stamp featuring Benjamin Franklin and a clear postmark from East Grand Forks, along with a handwritten message to Miss Mary Dahl in Goshen, Washington. The combination of its detailed imagery, historical postmark, and German origin makes this a highly desirable item for collectors of vintage valentines, floral postcards, or early 1900s ephemera. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Postcards & Supplies › Postcards › Non-Topographical Postcards.

Occasion

Valentine's Day

Subject

Valentine's Day

Theme

Valentine's Day

Year Manufactured

1912

Country of Origin

Germany

Unit of Sale

Single Unit

Type

Printed (Lithograph)

Original/Licensed Reprint

Original

Postage Condition

Posted

Era

Divided Back (c. 1907-1915)

Features

Embossed

Number of Items in Set

1

Material

Paper

Signed

No

Personalize

No

Time Period Manufactured

1900-1919

Size

Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in)

Unit Quantity

1

Unit Type

Unit

Continent

North America

Country/Region of Manufacture

Germany