1907 Embossed Pink Roses Basket "Best Wishes" Postcard Allentown PA Postmark
$ 5.02
Description
1907 Embossed Pink Roses Basket "Best Wishes" Postcard Allentown PA Postmark. N.Y. and part of their 'SERIES 403'. The detailed embossing from the front is distinctly visible on the back, highlighting the printing techniques used. Thank you for visiting! This item is in stock and usually ships within 1 business day of your purchase. It will be shipped via ebay Standard Envelope which provides tracking information when it passes through the sorting machines for First Class mail. USPS workers have no way of scanning the barcode on the label. When it marks it as "out for delivery or delivered" it means it has arrived at your local sorting center, not your home address. Depending on your local postal route, it may take several days yet to arrive at your home. Also, consider possible weather delays in the actual time the service takes. Feel free to write if you have any questions. Discover a charming piece of early 20th-century ephemera with this exquisite embossed postcard, postmarked from Allentown, Pennsylvania, in 1907. The front features a beautifully rendered basket brimming with vibrant pink roses and lush green foliage, all brought to life through intricate embossing that adds a tactile dimension to the floral design. The elegant 'BEST WISHES' sentiment at the top makes this a perfect example of the popular greeting cards of its era, published by the United Art Pub Co. N.Y. and part of their 'SERIES 403'. This historical postcard offers a glimpse into turn-of-the-century communication, bearing a clear Allentown, PA postmark dated May 17, 1907, and addressed to Miss Minnie Bieber in Macungie, PA. The reverse side showcases a one-cent U.S. postage stamp, indicative of the standard postal rate of the time. The detailed embossing from the front is distinctly visible on the back, highlighting the printing techniques used. This collectible item is a testament to the artistry and sentimentality of the Golden Age of postcards.
