{"product_id":"vintage-valentine-lot-16-die-cut-mechanical-cards-1899-1950s-embossed-postcard","title":"Vintage Valentine Lot 16 Die Cut Mechanical Cards 1899-1950s Embossed Postcard","description":"Lot of 16 vintage Valentine's Day cards spanning 1899 to the 1950s — die-cuts, mechanicals, postcards, and one embossed card. Most are marked Made in U.S.A.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTHE EARLY PIECES (1899-1920):\u003cbr\u003e- German \"Postkarte\" with Dutch boy and tulips (\"Your heart mit my heart would be very fine...\") — mailed from Witten, Germany, November 29, 1899, with the 5pf Reichspost stamp still on it. The oldest piece in the lot.\u003cbr\u003e- \"I'll leave my happy home for you\" romance postcard — mailed from Seneca Falls, NY, February 15, 1910, with 1-cent Franklin stamp and handwritten message.\u003cbr\u003e- Mechanical peek-a-boo girl (\"I'll never look at you again unless you say you're mine! A little PEEKING doesn't count\") — back inscribed \"Michele H. Herring 1906.\" NOTE: this card has a torn edge; the torn piece is included with the card.\u003cbr\u003e- \"Guess what's in it!\" fold-out girl with gift — back marked \"Series No. 267 Valentine Cut Outs 12 designs\" and inscribed \"To Veronica From Catherine Feb 14, 1920.\"\u003cbr\u003e- \"To My Valentine\" card inscribed \"2\/14\/20\" from Martha Kolar.\u003cbr\u003e- Large \"Hearty Greetings\" Gibson-girl valentine with verse.\u003cbr\u003e- Fan-shaped die-cut of two children with a birdcage.\u003cbr\u003e- \"A Token of Affection\" — two little girls.\u003cbr\u003e- Embossed religious card — butterfly, boy with lily, verse from Luke 21:34. The only embossed card in the lot.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMID-CENTURY DIE-CUTS (1930s-50s), most marked Made in U.S.A.:\u003cbr\u003e- Cowboy on rocking horse (\"No Use Bucking It Valentine You're My Hobby\") — marked 2\/5-336.\u003cbr\u003e- Baseball boy (\"You're the Best Catch I ever made my Valentine,\" Tiny Tots).\u003cbr\u003e- Marching girl (\"I'm Marching Your Way My Valentine\").\u003cbr\u003e- Bear cub (\"'Tis True Valentine I'm Right in Step With You\").\u003cbr\u003e- Kitten (\"Darn It! Be Mine!\") — marked A-MERI-CARD 115.\u003cbr\u003e- Girl with heart guitar (\"Be Mine! You Make My Heart Zing!\").\u003cbr\u003e- Puppy in hot air balloon (\"I've Been Up in the Air Since I Met You My Valentine\").\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSeveral cards have movable\/mechanical parts (see photos). Backs carry period inscriptions (\"To Gary from Johnnie,\" \"To Teacher From Tom Cook,\" \"From Milton Spencer,\" \"To Lucy Clay From R.S.\").\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCONDITION: Good antique condition overall with age-appropriate wear. The mechanical peek-a-boo card has a torn edge (torn piece included, as shown). Light edge wear and toning on others consistent with age. Please review all photos — fronts and backs shown.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA great lot for Valentine collectors, paper ephemera lovers, or junk journals.","brand":"ShanDesinz Vintage Supply","offers":[{"title":"Multi","offer_id":67615885688911,"sku":null,"price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/8204\/8591\/files\/b7d0d491-d117-46dd-bfae-003f212f064e.jpg?v=1791050307","url":"https:\/\/shandesinzvintagesupply.com\/products\/vintage-valentine-lot-16-die-cut-mechanical-cards-1899-1950s-embossed-postcard","provider":"ShanDesinz Vintage Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}