1908 Embossed Floral Birthday Greetings Postcard from Germany
$ 5.02
Description
1908 Embossed Floral Birthday Greetings Postcard from Germany. 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 beautifully embossed postcard. The front features a delicate arrangement of vibrant pink flowers and elegant white lily of the valley, set within a light blue vase. The intricate embossing adds a tactile dimension, creating a raised, three-dimensional effect that was a hallmark of quality postcards from this era. "BIRTHDAY GREETINGS" is elegantly scripted at the bottom, making this a delightful collectible for those who appreciate vintage greeting cards. This postcard, clearly marked "Printed in Germany" and part of "Serie 1014," exemplifies the superior printing craftsmanship for which German publishers were renowned. It bears a clear "WESTCHESTER, PA DEC 2 1908" postmark, addressed to Coatesville, PA, showcasing its journey through the early US postal system. The presence of a 1-cent Benjamin Franklin stamp further authenticates its vintage appeal, offering a glimpse into communication practices over a century ago.
