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1922 Typewritten Comic Postcard Old Maid Young Man Wanted Same Here Rhode Island

$29.85 1922

Description

Front: A comic: an old maid in tartan holding a "Young Man Wanted" sign, "Same Here!"

Back: Divided back, Art Nouveau "Post Card". 1-cent green Washington stamp.

The message is typewritten in blue: "Just a line to thank you for your nice Christmas card, got my trees all trimmed out and ready for another storm, suppose your orchard was hard hit ... sell the old farm out and go into Gladioli and make some money, love to you both. Jonas, Jan 1st 1922", to Mr & Mrs Geo W Burlingame, North Scituate, R.I.

Size approx. 3.40 x 5.45 in.

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Condition

Light wear. Please study the images; they are part of the description.

Provenance

From my family's estate collections, built over more than 60 years by knowledgeable antiques collectors and traders. Stored in a climate-controlled environment.

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WWI Doughboy Postcard Germany Doesn't Mind a Scrap o' Paper I Do Letter Soldier

$23.34

Description

Front: A WWI doughboy in a campaign hat reading a letter: "Germany doesn't mind a scrap o' paper. I do - especially when it's from you!" The sender wrote "Frani" across the front.

Back: Divided back, "Place postage stamp here", Printed in the U.S.A.

"Hello Mrs Hills, I hope you are well as we are, how do you like this card, this is me ... don't forget to write to me", in pencil. Not mailed.

Size approx. 5.20 x 3.45 in.

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Condition

Light wear. Please study the images; they are part of the description.

Provenance

From my family's estate collections, built over more than 60 years by knowledgeable antiques collectors and traders. Stored in a climate-controlled environment.

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1908 Comic Postcard Bulldog Show Prize Overbrook Kansas Forwarded to Savannah Mo

$19.88 1908

Description

Front: A comic: a man carrying off his bulldog, the "First" prize ribbon on its collar. Written on the front: "I carried off first prize at the dog show at Overbrook last Thursday night."

Back: Divided back. 1-cent Franklin Series 1902 stamp, Overbrook, Kans. duplex postmark, June 1908, and a Chillicothe, Mo. postmark: three postal markings. The Chillicothe address is struck through and the card was forwarded to Savannah, Mo.

"I want to ask you whether you have had as tough times as you did that one week", dated 6-24-08, to Mr. Benj. R. Baker.

Size approx. 5.45 x 3.40 in.

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Condition

Light wear. Please study the images; they are part of the description.

Provenance

From my family's estate collections, built over more than 60 years by knowledgeable antiques collectors and traders. Stored in a climate-controlled environment.

Disclaimer

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1910 Comic Postcard Dandy and Lady with Hat Boxes I Attended a Little Box Party

$13.77 1910

Description

Front: A comic: a dandy with a cane and a lady carrying hat boxes marked "Mme Blanche, Hats, Bonnets", and the line "I attended a little box party last night."

Back: Divided back, "'Comics' Series Number 15, Copyrighted 1910". 1-cent green Washington stamp, Ohio machine postmark.

"The ... Reunion will be at Uncle Jeff's August 20", in pencil, from Father & Mother, to Frankfort, Ohio, Route #1.

Size approx. 5.40 x 3.45 in.

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Condition

Light wear. Please study the images; they are part of the description.

Provenance

From my family's estate collections, built over more than 60 years by knowledgeable antiques collectors and traders. Stored in a climate-controlled environment.

Disclaimer

The images and any video show the actual item and are part of the official listing description, so please review them closely. Measurements and weights are approximate, and any maker or material we haven't confirmed is described as assumed. Questions? Message us; we answer quickly.

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