With Love to My Valentine Heart Portrait Embossed Postcard Germany 1910

USD 10.00

Condition: Used

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View With Love to My Valentine Heart Portrait Embossed Postcard Germany 1910 with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. “With Love to my Valentine.”. Dated February 12, 1910. Style: Embossed lithograph. This card wasprinted in Germany, noted along the edge. A lovely and highly collectible  early 20th-century Valentine postcard , dating to  1910 , featuring refined artwork, romantic verse, and an intimate handwritten message that offers a genuine glimpse into everyday life over a century ago. The front showcases a  large red heart frame  enclosing a beautifully illustrated  Edwardian woman wearing a wide-brimmed hat adorned with pink roses . Her softly curled hair, delicate lace collar, and calm expression reflect the idealized femininity of the era. The heart is paired with a  pink satin-style bow and dangling heart charms , adding movement and charm, while the background is decorated with  pastel green heart motifs . Printed verses read: “Thy charms are many, my merits few, Yet, I venture to offer my heart to you.” and “With Love to my Valentine.” The postcard features  raised embossing , giving the heart, bow, and decorative details tactile depth — a hallmark of high-quality German postcard production. This card was  printed in Germany , noted along the edge. Before World War I, German printers dominated the postcard industry, renowned for their advanced color lithography and embossing techniques, making these cards especially desirable to collectors today. Postal History & Message: Dated  February 12, 1910 Written correspondence signed  “Lovingly, Flossie” Addressed to  Mrs. N. S. Peters, Milburn, Nebraska Divided back format labeled  “For Correspondence / For Address Only” , consistent with post-1907 regulations The heartfelt message discusses letters received, family health, and well-wishes — a warm, everyday exchange preserved in ink Details: Era:  1910 / Golden Age of Postcards Origin:  Printed in Germany Holiday: Valentine’s Day Style: Embossed lithograph Themes: Valentine, hearts, romance, Edwardian fashion, love poetry Condition: Antique condition with gentle age toning and light surface wear consistent with age; embossing remains strong and visually appealing A wonderful addition for  Valentine postcard collectors, romantic ephemera enthusiasts, portrait art lovers, or anyone who appreciates the quiet beauty of handwritten correspondence . This postcard captures a moment when love was expressed thoughtfully, poetically, and meant to be kept. Timeless, tender, and over a century old — still doing exactly what it was made to do 💌 Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Postcards & Supplies › Postcards › Non-Topographical Postcards.