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Get ready to fall head over heels for this charming vintage birthday postcard featuring a stunning yellow rose that's been turning heads since the early 1900s! With its beautiful illustration and sweet message, it's the kind of piece that brings a smile and a touch of history to any collection or home.
The illustrated side is a real showstopper – a large, lifelike yellow rose in glorious full bloom with several unopened buds, lush green leaves showing some natural autumnal tones, and thorny stems that add realistic detail. The words "Birthday Greetings" appear in a delicate blue script on the right side, perfectly complementing the floral design and giving it that classic, heartfelt vintage feel we all adore.
Flip to the back and transport yourself to a time when postcards were the social media of the day. It features extensive text in multiple languages including French, German, Italian, Russian, and more, all identifying it as a postcard, along with the proud declaration "Printed in Germany" on the left edge. This was high-quality printing from an era when Germany led the world in postcard production.
There's also some fascinating handwritten text in the center that reads "60 ¢ per 100 assorted - pfd," which looks like it might have been a pricing note from an old shop or a collector's catalog indicating these were sold in bulk assortments for just sixty cents per hundred. What a cool piece of provenance and commercial ephemera history!
This postcard is in used but very good condition for its age, with the expected honest wear that tells its story: some light stains and discoloration on the back, a few creases and handling marks, slight edge and corner wear, and minor age-related spots. The front illustration remains vibrant with no fading in the colors, and there are no tears, missing pieces, or structural issues – it's remarkably sturdy after all these decades.
Collectors of vintage postcards, floral art, German-made ephemera, or birthday memorabilia will absolutely love this one. It also makes a fantastic unique gift or a lovely framed piece for a bedroom, office, or gallery wall where it can spark joy and stories for years to come.
Imagine the countless birthday celebrations this card has been a part of over the last century – from the jazz age through world wars and into the modern era. Now it's ready to bring that same happiness to a new owner who appreciates its timeless beauty and the art of the written word.
Don't miss out on adding this blooming beauty to your treasures – it's a delightful reminder of simpler times when a handwritten card meant the world. Grab it while you can and let it brighten someone's day or your own collection!
Available for local pickup in Drums, PA
_gsrx_vers_1736 (GS 9.9.5 (1736))
| Theme | Birthday Greetings, Floral, Roses |
|---|---|
| Type | Postcard |
| Era | Early 20th Century |
| Material | Cardstock |
| Color | Yellow |
| Style | Illustrated Vintage |
| Country of Origin | Germany |
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