Vintage Comic Fisherman Postcard Humorous Poem Edwardian Era T&G Publisher
$ 5.02
Description
Vintage Comic Fisherman Postcard Humorous Poem Edwardian Era T&G Publisher. 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 humor with this vintage postcard featuring a whimsical illustration of a fisherman. The vibrant, hand-colored cartoon depicts a character in a straw hat, cigar in mouth, diligently fishing from his small boat, accompanied by a jug. The scene is brought to life with soft pastel hues, creating a lighthearted and engaging visual narrative. Adding to its appeal, the postcard includes a delightful four-line poem that reads, "A FISHERMAN. That some fine day you may catch a fish / We know, indeed, is your fondest wish, / But this you won't do, until, in fine, / You stop baiting yourself and bait your line." This witty verse offers a clever and timeless message, making the postcard a unique collectible. The reverse side features a divided back, typical of postcards from the Edwardian period, and a distinct publisher's monogram, likely "T&G" or similar, adding to its historical significance. This postcard is a wonderful find for collectors of comic art, vintage ephemera, and early 1900s Americana.
