Antique 1911 German Embossed Postcard Swallows Violets Flowers Congratulations

Description

View Antique 1911 German Embossed Postcard Swallows Violets Flowers Congratulations with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. “Heartiest Congratulations”. Antique used condition with age toning, surface and edge wear, corner wear, soiling/staining on reverse and a small area of edge loss/chipping near the lower edge. Reverse marked. Antique 1911 German Embossed Postcard Swallows Violets Flowers Congratulations DESCRIPTION: Beautiful original antique embossed greeting postcard featuring three blue swallows flying over a richly decorated arrangement of violets, snowdrops and ornamental gold detailing. Text on front: “Heartiest Congratulations” Reverse marked: Printed in Germany Series 160 Postally used with original 1-cent Benjamin Franklin stamp and Buffalo, New York postmark appearing to date April 20, 1911. Approximate size: 5.5 x 3.5 inches The card has attractive raised embossing throughout the floral design with metallic/gilt highlights that catch the light beautifully. CONDITION: Antique used condition with age toning, surface and edge wear, corner wear, soiling/staining on reverse and a small area of edge loss/chipping near the lower edge. Please examine all photographs carefully for exact condition. A colorful early German-printed embossed postcard with bird, floral and postal-history appeal. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Postcards & Supplies › Postcards › Non-Topographical Postcards.

Number of Items in Set

1

Unit of Sale

Single Unit

Occasion

Congratulations

Signed

No

Size

Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in)

Year Manufactured

1911

Material

Paper

Original/Licensed Reprint

Original

Personalize

No

Type

Printed (Lithograph)

Era

Divided Back (1907-1915)

Theme

Greetings

Features

Embossed

Time Period Manufactured

1900-1919

Postage Condition

Posted