Lot 33

Postcards & Ephemera, Early 20th C

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Postcards & Ephemera, Early 20th C

Estimate: $10 - $500

Current Bid: $10

(1 Bid)

by Atlee Raber Auctioneer
July 6, 2026 6:00 PM EDT
Live Auction
17020 Dover Road
Dundee, OH, US 44624

An assortment of postcards and ephemera primarily from the early 20th century. The collection encompasses various themes including New Year and Valentine's Day greetings, romantic and sentimental subjects, humorous cartoons, floral lithographs, and scenic views. Decorative elements include chromolithography, embossing, and dimensional components, such as a Valentine featuring a raised pink fabric heart with a metal cupid attachment. Specific subjects include a depiction of Betsy Ross sewing the American flag, a couple in a card titled I HAVE AN EXCELLENT POSITION, and a scene titled No. 138 AFTER MARRIAGE. Printed text on various cards includes THIS IS WHAT I WANT TO MAKE ME HAPPY, TO GREET YOU, A Happy New Year, TO MY DEAR COUSIN, and I'M THINKING OF YOU. One card is marked MILLS NOVELTY CO. CHICAGO on the reverse, while another is marked SER. 280 and bears a signature appearing as Brw. Many cards feature period handwritten correspondence. The collection is housed in a shallow black display case.

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Bid Increments
From: To: Increments:
$0 $49 $5
$50 $99 $10
$100 $499 $25
$500 $999 $50
$1,000 $1,999 $100
$2,000 $4,999 $250
$5,000 + $500