1913 Humorous Aeroplane Biplane Ape Pilot Satire Series Postcard Dawkins Art
$ 5.28
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1913 Humorous Aeroplane Biplane Ape Pilot Satire Series Postcard Dawkins Art. This charming imagery captures the spirit of early flight and the lightheartedness of the era. 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 unique piece of early 20th-century aviation humor with this vintage postcard from "The Satire Series." The front features a delightful illustration, signed by "Dawkins," depicting a furry, ape-like pilot at the controls of an early biplane, with another aircraft visible below. The whimsical verse reads: "Up in my Aeroplane so high, Oh dear me, I am so dry, But then you know I'm far too shy To shout for Beer where Angels fly!" This charming imagery captures the spirit of early flight and the lightheartedness of the era. Printed in England by Davidson Bros., this postcard showcases a classic example of early 20th-century lithography or printing techniques. The reverse side is a divided back, characteristic of postcards from around 1907 onwards, and bears a clear Manchester postmark dated August 13, 1913, with a King George V halfpenny stamp. The postcard was addressed to Miss E. Higgins in Blackpool, providing a tangible link to its historical journey through the postal system. This collectible piece offers a glimpse into early aviation, British humor, and postcard artistry.
