Bidspirit auction | Multiple Publishers Postcards & Ephemera,

Multiple Publishers Postcards & Ephemera, 1900-15 - A collection of postcards and paper ephemera dating from the early 20th century, primarily from the Golden Age of Postcards (circa 1900-1915). The group includes color lithographed and embossed cards featuring various themes such as patriotic motifs, birthdays, and holiday greetings for Christmas, New Year, and Valentine's Day. Notable pieces within the collection include a patriotic card depicting the American flag and eagle marked Copyright 1907 by Illustrated Postal Card Co. N.Y., and a scenic card of a watermelon harvest labeled Rocky Ford, Colo Sept 26 - 1907. Other cards feature captions such as This beats Paddling, Now or Never, and Ye Valentine Wish, along with cards showing integrated photographic portraits. Printed markings identify publishers including the Illustrated Postal Card Co. of New York and U. Co. N.Y. with 1905 and 1907 copyright dates. The collection is comprised of standard postcards, souvenir folders, and assorted paper fragments.