9.00 USD

Not an actual photograph, but a chromolithograph, a color print lithograph. Great image, and nothing can change that, but the postcard itself? A little down at the heels, with wear at the edges and corners and three (count them) pin holes along the upper border. Yep, these gals were literally pin-ups :)
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The item you are considering for purchase is, unless otherwise noted, a vintage postcard of approximately 5 and 1/2, by 3 and 1/2 inches. Postage is for fully insured, first class, shipping in a secure photo mailer (to avoid any damage to your purchase in the mails), and we happily combine shipping on all paper goods. If you purchase two cards, we will refund the postage on the second card, and when you purchase three or more cards from us at the same time, your shipping will be entirely free, except for international orders which, because of increases in international shipping rates will still be charged one card's shipping fees on orders of three or more. We do not charge for insurance or shipping materials, and as of the date of this listing are still charging below our overall cost on shipping.

And please come visit our blog at:

redpoulaine.blogspot.com

where we post biographical and historical tidbits, images of cards and photographs for sale, some already sold but remembered fondly, related images of historical interest and sometimes even images of items that have not yet arrived in the shop, but that are expected to arrive soon, as well as coupon codes, links to other related sites, and more!

19.00 USD

This is quite a rarity for our shop, to list a postcard or photo that was produced more recently than the 1930s, but this image (dated 1951 on the reverse) was so wonderful, we just had to share it with you. The bear is particularly cool :)
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The item you are considering for purchase is, unless otherwise noted, a vintage postcard of approximately 5 and 1/2, by 3 and 1/2 inches. Postage is for fully insured, first class, shipping in a secure photo mailer (to avoid any damage to your purchase in the mails), and we happily combine shipping on all paper goods. If you purchase two cards, we will refund the postage on the second card, and when you purchase three or more cards from us at the same time, your shipping will be entirely free, except for international orders which, because of increases in international shipping rates will still be charged one card's shipping fees on orders of three or more. We do not charge for insurance or shipping materials, and as of the date of this listing are still charging below our overall cost on shipping.

And please come visit our blog at:

redpoulaine.blogspot.com

where we post biographical and historical tidbits, images of cards and photographs for sale, some already sold but remembered fondly, related images of historical interest and sometimes even images of items that have not yet arrived in the shop, but that are expected to arrive soon, as well as coupon codes, links to other related sites, and more!

11.00 USD

This is a sweet card out of a series, "Les Saisons." Each of the four cards bears the image of an unidentified artiste, some of whom regular collectors may recognize immediately, some, perhaps not. Because we're pretty certain at least two of them were made from photographs by Leopold Reutlinger, we'll assume that all in this series used his work. These are not photographs, but old photo-lithographs.

The series was published by Edition Panorama Du Paris in right around 1900. A curious thing is that each card bears a different subtitle. In this case, the subtitle is "Sous Les Armes," or Under Arms, meaning well armed and prepared for battle :). Here we experience one of those disconnects which occur now and then, when because we live in another time and place, we find ourselves outside the stream of things, and what might have been obvious to a French person in 1905, goes completely over our heads.

This is an image of a Belle Epoque performer whose images we've seen hundreds of times, but not one whose name we can remember just at the moment, as she's not one of our shop regulars. We'll try to locate a named image of her, and fix that for you. Now, if this series is related in some way to the four seasons, to which particular season does "Under Arms" pertain? We haven't got a clue! Ah well, we do love these puzzles, and eventually the majority of them are solved in one way or another.

In any case, a very charming card of the pre-1904, undivided back variety, often called by French postcard collectors a "précurseur." This card, as you can see, is in almost perfect condition, though there is some apparent tanning at the corners from album storage.
Please examine our high res scans for detail.

The item you are considering for purchase is, unless otherwise noted, a vintage postcard of approximately 5 and 1/2, by 3 and 1/2 inches. Postage is for fully insured, first class, shipping in a secure photo mailer (to avoid any damage to your purchase in the mails), and we happily combine shipping on all paper goods. If you purchase two cards, we will refund the postage on the second card, and when you purchase three or more cards from us at the same time, your shipping will be entirely free, except for international orders which, because of increases in international shipping rates will still be charged one card's shipping fees on orders of three or more. We do not charge for insurance or shipping materials, and as of the date of this listing are still charging below our overall cost on shipping.

And please come visit our blog at:

redpoulaine.blogspot.com

where we post biographical and historical tidbits, images of cards and photographs for sale, some already sold but remembered fondly, related images of historical interest and sometimes even images of items that have not yet arrived in the shop, but that are expected to arrive soon, as well as coupon codes, links to other related sites, and more!

12.00 USD

This is a sweet card out of a series, "Les Saisons." Each of the four cards bears the image of an unidentified artiste, some of whom regular collectors may recognize immediately, some, perhaps not. Because we're pretty certain at least two of them were made from photographs by Leopold Reutlinger, we'll assume that all in this series used his work. These are not photographs, but old photo-lithographs.

The series was published by Edition Panorama Du Paris in right around 1900. A curious thing is that each card bears a different subtitle. In this case, the subtitle is "Bonsoir Voisin," or Goodnight Neighbor. Here we experience one of those disconnects which occur now and then, when because we live in another time and place, we find ourselves outside the stream of things, and what might have been obvious to a French person in 1905, goes completely over our heads.

This is an image of the Belle Epoque performer Mlle. Lutece, but if this series is related in some way to the four seasons, to which particular season does "Goodnight Neighbor" pertain? Ah well, we do love these puzzles, and eventually the majority of them are solved in one way or another.

In any case, a very charming card of the pre-1904, undivided back variety, often called by French postcard collectors a "précurseur." This card, as you can see, is in almost perfect condition, though there is some apparent tanning at the corners from album storage.
Please examine our high res scans for detail.

The item you are considering for purchase is, unless otherwise noted, a vintage postcard of approximately 5 and 1/2, by 3 and 1/2 inches. Postage is for fully insured, first class, shipping in a secure photo mailer (to avoid any damage to your purchase in the mails), and we happily combine shipping on all paper goods. If you purchase two cards, we will refund the postage on the second card, and when you purchase three or more cards from us at the same time, your shipping will be entirely free, except for international orders which, because of increases in international shipping rates will still be charged one card's shipping fees on orders of three or more. We do not charge for insurance or shipping materials, and as of the date of this listing are still charging below our overall cost on shipping.

And please come visit our blog at:

redpoulaine.blogspot.com

where we post biographical and historical tidbits, images of cards and photographs for sale, some already sold but remembered fondly, related images of historical interest and sometimes even images of items that have not yet arrived in the shop, but that are expected to arrive soon, as well as coupon codes, links to other related sites, and more!

11.00 USD

Les Saisons, Friandise. French Postcard circa 1900 by L. Reutlinger.
This is a sweet card out of a series, "Les Saisons." Each of the four cards bears the image of an unidentified artiste, some of whom regular collectors may recognize immediately, some, perhaps not. Because we're pretty certain at least two of them were made from photographs by Leopold Reutlinger, we'll assume that all in this series used his work. These are not photographs, but old photo-lithographs.

The series was published by Edition Panorama Du Paris in right around 1900. A curious thing is that each card bears a different subtitle. In this case, the subtitle is "Friandise," or A Nibble. Here we experience one of those disconnects which occur now and then, when because we live in another time and place, we find ourselves outside the stream of things, and what might have been obvious to a French person in 1905, goes completely over our heads.

This is an image of the Belle Epoque performer Mlle. Marville, but if this series is related in some way to the four seasons, to which particular season does "A Nibble" pertain? Ah well, we do love these puzzles, and eventually the majority of them are solved in one way or another.

In any case, a very charming card of the pre-1904, undivided back variety, often called by French postcard collectors a "précurseur." This card, as you can see, is in almost perfect condition, though there is some apparent tanning at the corners from album storage.
Please examine our high res scans for detail.

The item you are considering for purchase is, unless otherwise noted, a vintage postcard of approximately 5 and 1/2, by 3 and 1/2 inches. Postage is for fully insured, first class, shipping in a secure photo mailer (to avoid any damage to your purchase in the mails), and we happily combine shipping on all paper goods. If you purchase two cards, we will refund the postage on the second card, and when you purchase three or more cards from us at the same time, your shipping will be entirely free, except for international orders which, because of increases in international shipping rates will still be charged one card's shipping fees on orders of three or more. We do not charge for insurance or shipping materials, and as of the date of this listing are still charging below our overall cost on shipping.

And please come visit our blog at:

redpoulaine.blogspot.com

where we post biographical and historical tidbits, images of cards and photographs for sale, some already sold but remembered fondly, related images of historical interest and sometimes even images of items that have not yet arrived in the shop, but that are expected to arrive soon, as well as coupon codes, links to other related sites, and more!

French postcard,vintage postcard,1900s,belle epoque,theater,dance,de frezia,précurseur,lithograph,hand tinted, hand colored

11.00 USD

This is a sweet card out of a series, "Les Saisons." Each of the four cards bears the image of an unidentified artiste, some of whom regular collectors may recognize immediately, some, perhaps not. Because we're pretty certain at least two of them were made from photographs by Leopold Reutlinger, we'll assume that all in this series used his work. These are not photographs, but old photo-lithographs.

The series was published by Edition Panorama Du Paris in right around 1900. Another curious thing is that each card bears a different subtitle. In this case, the subtitle is "Avant le Bal," or Before the Dance. Here we experience one of those disconnects which occur now and then, when because we live in another time and place, we find ourselves outside the stream of things, and what might have been obvious to a French person in 1905, goes completely over our heads.

We believe this is an image of the cabaret performer Mlle. Juanita de Fresia, a Spanish dancer, and a great beauty, but if this series is related in some way to the four seasons, to which particular season does "Before the Dance" pertain? Ah well, we do love these puzzles, and eventually the majority of them are solved in one way or another.

In any case, a very charming card of the pre-1904, undivided back variety, often called by French postcard collectors a "précurseur." This card, as you can see, is in almost perfect condition, though there is some apparent tanning at the corners from album storage.
Please examine our high res scans for detail.

The item you are considering for purchase is, unless otherwise noted, a vintage postcard of approximately 5 and 1/2, by 3 and 1/2 inches. Postage is for fully insured, first class, shipping in a secure photo mailer (to avoid any damage to your purchase in the mails), and we happily combine shipping on all paper goods. If you purchase two cards, we will refund the postage on the second card, and when you purchase three or more cards from us at the same time, your shipping will be entirely free, except for international orders which, because of increases in international shipping rates will still be charged one card's shipping fees on orders of three or more. We do not charge for insurance or shipping materials, and as of the date of this listing are still charging below our overall cost on shipping.

And please come visit our blog at:

redpoulaine.blogspot.com

where we post biographical and historical tidbits, images of cards and photographs for sale, some already sold but remembered fondly, related images of historical interest and sometimes even images of items that have not yet arrived in the shop, but that are expected to arrive soon, as well as coupon codes, links to other related sites, and more!

9.00 USD

Miss Ethel Irving (1869-1963) was a very popular British stage actress who also starred in a few silent films, and even a talkie, later in life. Quite a costume! Her bolero jacket is covered not just in sequins, but in rhinestones. Hot it must have glittered on the stage :)

A lovely posted card.
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Postage is for first class shipping in a secure photo mailer, and we happily combine shipping on all paper goods. If you purchase two cards, the price is the same as for a single card, and when you purchase three or more cards from us at the same time, your shipping will be entirely free, except for international orders which, due to the costs of international shipping will still be charged one card's shipping fees on orders of three or more. We do not charge for insurance or shipping materials, and as of the date of this listing are still charging below our overall cost on shipping.

And please come visit our blog at:

redpoulaine.blogspot.com

where we post biographical and historical tidbits, images of cards and photographs for sale, some already sold but remembered fondly, related images of historical interest and sometimes even images of items that have not yet arrived in the shop, but that are expected to arrive soon, as well as coupon codes, links to other related sites, and more!

6.00 USD

Another lovely sepia toned portrait of a Paris music hall personality by Oricelly. The soft, soft light in his work is so wonderful. Research on the history of Martha de Villers is fruitless so far, but we'll keep searching.

This card is in wonderful condition. Please examine our high res scans for detail.

Postage is for first class shipping in a secure photo mailer, and we happily combine shipping on all paper goods. If you purchase two cards, we will refund the postage on the second card, and when you purchase three or more cards from us at the same time, your shipping will be entirely free, except for international orders which, because of sudden increases in international shipping rates will still be charged one card's shipping fees on orders of three or more.

And please come visit our blog at:

redpoulaine.blogspot.com

where we post biographical and historical tidbits, images of cards and photographs for sale, some already sold but remembered fondly, related images of historical interest and sometimes even images of items that have not yet arrived in the shop, but that are expected to arrive soon, as well as coupon codes, links to other related sites, and more!

17.00 USD

Known for much of her long and successful career simply as Sylvie, or Louise Sylvie, this lovely actress was born Louise Pauline Mainguené in 1883, began on the stage, at the Théatre National de l'Odéon in 1903, and completed her last film (in which she played the starring role), in 1965, five years before her death in 1970.

Over the course of her career, she performed in dozens of theatrical productions, and more than fifty films, also appearing in television productions.

This gorgeous, hand-tinted card, from a photograph by the famous theatrical portraitist Leopold Reutlinger of Paris, was posted in 1905, just two years after Mlle. Sylvie's career began. This image is the one we most frequently find of her, and is one of only a few we run across, leading us to believe that she was no postcard queen. More's the pity, as she was quite a beauty.

Though she appeared in several silent films as early as 1912, between 1903 and 1914, the Théatre National de l'Odéon was her main venue. As the third image in our listing, we offer you a glimpse (Not For Sale) of the Odéon. One of a very few National Theaters of France, this photograph, though probably taken a decade or so after our portrait of Mlle. Sylvie, shows the theater as it would have appeared in her time there. Actually, it looks very much the same today, pretty much as it did in 1818, after it was rebuilt following a fire that burned the previous structure to the ground.

Not a particularly uncommon image, but a wonderful card, with a fine example of unusual head decorations at her temples, and lovely coloration.
Please examine our high res scans for detail.

Postage is for first class shipping in a secure photo mailer, and we happily combine shipping on all paper goods. If you purchase two cards, we will refund the postage on the second card, and when you purchase three or more cards from us at the same time, your shipping will be entirely free, except for international orders which, because of sudden increases in international shipping rates will still be charged one card's shipping fees on orders of three or more.

And please come visit our blog at:

redpoulaine.blogspot.com

where we post biographical and historical tidbits, images of cards and photographs for sale, some already sold but remembered fondly, related images of historical interest and sometimes even images of items that have not yet arrived in the shop, but that are expected to arrive soon, as well as coupon codes, links to other related sites, and more!

24.00 USD

"It is so very odd," observed Jacqueline to her dear friend Sophie, " but whenever I take tea with Lucinda, she reaches over, ever so casually, to smooth the nap on her cushion, and FWOOP! out it comes!"

"Hrmm....yes, I see what you mean, and I...FWOOP!...Oh! I beg your pardon, my dear."

"Eek! Erm...not at all...think nothing of it..."

Alfred Noyer, the prolific French publisher, was responsible for so many wonderful series. His Aurographies were great fun. Often the images are playfully nude or risque, though a great many we find are simply very nice head shot images of young flappers. We know this model from a number of cards out of the period. Her luxurious curls piled so high are stupendous!

A very nice unposted card with minor corner and edge wear.
Please examine our high res scans for detail.

Postage is for first class shipping in a secure photo mailer, and we happily combine shipping on all paper goods. If you purchase two cards, we will refund the postage on the second card, and when you purchase three or more cards from us at the same time, your shipping will be entirely free, except for international orders which, because of sudden increases in international shipping rates will still be charged one card's shipping fees on orders of three or more.

And please come visit our blog at:

redpoulaine.blogspot.com

where we post biographical and historical tidbits, images of cards and photographs for sale, some already sold but remembered fondly, related images of historical interest and sometimes even images of items that have not yet arrived in the shop, but that are expected to arrive soon, as well as coupon codes, links to other related sites, and more!

11.00 USD

Les Saisons 4, Sous Les Armes. French Postcard circa 1900 by L. Reutlinger.

This is a sweet card out of a series, "Les Saisons." Each of the four cards bears the image of an unidentified artiste, some of whom regular collectors may recognize immediately, some, perhaps not. Because we're pretty certain at least two of them were made from photographs by Leopold Reutlinger, we'll assume that all in this series used his work. These are not photographs, but old photo-lithographs.

The series was published by Edition Panorama Du Paris in right around 1900. A curious thing is that each card bears a different subtitle. In this case, the subtitle is "Sous Les Armes," or Under Arms, meaning well armed and prepared for battle :). Here we experience one of those disconnects which occur now and then, when because we live in another time and place, we find ourselves outside the stream of things, and what might have been obvious to a French person in 1905, goes completely over our heads.

This is an image of a Belle Epoque performer whose images we've seen hundreds of times, but not one whose name we can remember just at the moment, as she's not one of our shop regulars. We'll try to locate a named image of her, and fix that for you. Now, if this series is related in some way to the four seasons, to which particular season does "Under Arms" pertain? We haven't got a clue! Ah well, we do love these puzzles, and eventually the majority of them are solved in one way or another.

In any case, a very charming card of the pre-1904, undivided back variety, often called by French postcard collectors a "précurseur." This card, as you can see, is in almost perfect condition, though there is some apparent tanning at the corners from album storage.
Please examine our high res scans for detail.

The item you are considering for purchase is, unless otherwise noted, a vintage postcard of approximately 5 and 1/2, by 3 and 1/2 inches. Postage is for fully insured, first class, shipping in a secure photo mailer (to avoid any damage to your purchase in the mails), and we happily combine shipping on all paper goods. If you purchase two cards, we will refund the postage on the second card, and when you purchase three or more cards from us at the same time, your shipping will be entirely free, except for international orders which, because of increases in international shipping rates will still be charged one card's shipping fees on orders of three or more. We do not charge for insurance or shipping materials, and as of the date of this listing are still charging below our overall cost on shipping.

And please come visit our blog at:

redpoulaine.blogspot.com

where we post biographical and historical tidbits, images of cards and photographs for sale, some already sold but remembered fondly, related images of historical interest and sometimes even images of items that have not yet arrived in the shop, but that are expected to arrive soon, as well as coupon codes, links to other related sites, and more!

12.00 USD

Les Saisons 2, Bonsoir Voisin! French Postcard circa 1900 by L. Reutlinger.

This is a sweet card out of a series, "Les Saisons." Each of the four cards bears the image of an unidentified artiste, some of whom regular collectors may recognize immediately, some, perhaps not. Because we're pretty certain at least two of them were made from photographs by Leopold Reutlinger, we'll assume that all in this series used his work. These are not photographs, but old photo-lithographs.

The series was published by Edition Panorama Du Paris in right around 1900. A curious thing is that each card bears a different subtitle. In this case, the subtitle is "Bonsoir Voisin," or Goodnight Neighbor. Here we experience one of those disconnects which occur now and then, when because we live in another time and place, we find ourselves outside the stream of things, and what might have been obvious to a French person in 1905, goes completely over our heads.

This is an image of the Belle Epoque performer Mlle. Lutece, but if this series is related in some way to the four seasons, to which particular season does "Goodnight Neighbor" pertain? Ah well, we do love these puzzles, and eventually the majority of them are solved in one way or another.

In any case, a very charming card of the pre-1904, undivided back variety, often called by French postcard collectors a "précurseur." This card, as you can see, is in almost perfect condition, though there is some apparent tanning at the corners from album storage.
Please examine our high res scans for detail.

The item you are considering for purchase is, unless otherwise noted, a vintage postcard of approximately 5 and 1/2, by 3 and 1/2 inches. Postage is for fully insured, first class, shipping in a secure photo mailer (to avoid any damage to your purchase in the mails), and we happily combine shipping on all paper goods. If you purchase two cards, we will refund the postage on the second card, and when you purchase three or more cards from us at the same time, your shipping will be entirely free, except for international orders which, because of increases in international shipping rates will still be charged one card's shipping fees on orders of three or more. We do not charge for insurance or shipping materials, and as of the date of this listing are still charging below our overall cost on shipping.

And please come visit our blog at:

redpoulaine.blogspot.com

where we post biographical and historical tidbits, images of cards and photographs for sale, some already sold but remembered fondly, related images of historical interest and sometimes even images of items that have not yet arrived in the shop, but that are expected to arrive soon, as well as coupon codes, links to other related sites, and more!

11.00 USD

Les Saisons 3, Friandise. French Postcard circa 1900 by L. Reutlinger.

Les Saisons, Friandise. French Postcard circa 1900 by L. Reutlinger.
This is a sweet card out of a series, "Les Saisons." Each of the four cards bears the image of an unidentified artiste, some of whom regular collectors may recognize immediately, some, perhaps not. Because we're pretty certain at least two of them were made from photographs by Leopold Reutlinger, we'll assume that all in this series used his work. These are not photographs, but old photo-lithographs.

The series was published by Edition Panorama Du Paris in right around 1900. A curious thing is that each card bears a different subtitle. In this case, the subtitle is "Friandise," or A Nibble. Here we experience one of those disconnects which occur now and then, when because we live in another time and place, we find ourselves outside the stream of things, and what might have been obvious to a French person in 1905, goes completely over our heads.

This is an image of the Belle Epoque performer Mlle. Marville, but if this series is related in some way to the four seasons, to which particular season does "A Nibble" pertain? Ah well, we do love these puzzles, and eventually the majority of them are solved in one way or another.

In any case, a very charming card of the pre-1904, undivided back variety, often called by French postcard collectors a "précurseur." This card, as you can see, is in almost perfect condition, though there is some apparent tanning at the corners from album storage.
Please examine our high res scans for detail.

The item you are considering for purchase is, unless otherwise noted, a vintage postcard of approximately 5 and 1/2, by 3 and 1/2 inches. Postage is for fully insured, first class, shipping in a secure photo mailer (to avoid any damage to your purchase in the mails), and we happily combine shipping on all paper goods. If you purchase two cards, we will refund the postage on the second card, and when you purchase three or more cards from us at the same time, your shipping will be entirely free, except for international orders which, because of increases in international shipping rates will still be charged one card's shipping fees on orders of three or more. We do not charge for insurance or shipping materials, and as of the date of this listing are still charging below our overall cost on shipping.

And please come visit our blog at:

redpoulaine.blogspot.com

where we post biographical and historical tidbits, images of cards and photographs for sale, some already sold but remembered fondly, related images of historical interest and sometimes even images of items that have not yet arrived in the shop, but that are expected to arrive soon, as well as coupon codes, links to other related sites, and more!

French postcard,vintage postcard,1900s,belle epoque,theater,dance,de frezia,précurseur,lithograph,hand tinted, hand colored

11.00 USD

Les Saisons 1, Avant Le Bal. French Postcard circa 1900, by L. Reutlinger

This is a sweet card out of a series, "Les Saisons." Each of the four cards bears the image of an unidentified artiste, some of whom regular collectors may recognize immediately, some, perhaps not. Because we're pretty certain at least two of them were made from photographs by Leopold Reutlinger, we'll assume that all in this series used his work. These are not photographs, but old photo-lithographs.

The series was published by Edition Panorama Du Paris in right around 1900. Another curious thing is that each card bears a different subtitle. In this case, the subtitle is "Avant le Bal," or Before the Dance. Here we experience one of those disconnects which occur now and then, when because we live in another time and place, we find ourselves outside the stream of things, and what might have been obvious to a French person in 1905, goes completely over our heads.

We believe this is an image of the cabaret performer Mlle. Juanita de Fresia, a Spanish dancer, and a great beauty, but if this series is related in some way to the four seasons, to which particular season does "Before the Dance" pertain? Ah well, we do love these puzzles, and eventually the majority of them are solved in one way or another.

In any case, a very charming card of the pre-1904, undivided back variety, often called by French postcard collectors a "précurseur." This card, as you can see, is in almost perfect condition, though there is some apparent tanning at the corners from album storage.
Please examine our high res scans for detail.

The item you are considering for purchase is, unless otherwise noted, a vintage postcard of approximately 5 and 1/2, by 3 and 1/2 inches. Postage is for fully insured, first class, shipping in a secure photo mailer (to avoid any damage to your purchase in the mails), and we happily combine shipping on all paper goods. If you purchase two cards, we will refund the postage on the second card, and when you purchase three or more cards from us at the same time, your shipping will be entirely free, except for international orders which, because of increases in international shipping rates will still be charged one card's shipping fees on orders of three or more. We do not charge for insurance or shipping materials, and as of the date of this listing are still charging below our overall cost on shipping.

And please come visit our blog at:

redpoulaine.blogspot.com

where we post biographical and historical tidbits, images of cards and photographs for sale, some already sold but remembered fondly, related images of historical interest and sometimes even images of items that have not yet arrived in the shop, but that are expected to arrive soon, as well as coupon codes, links to other related sites, and more!

22.00 USD

One of four wonderful early French postcards we recently acquired. The image is of a dancer in "costume orientale" lounging around with a very good friend...her parrot! Beautifully subtle coloration.
We originally believed this to be a hand-tinted photo-lithograph, But are pretty certain this is rather a heliotype. Related, but one of the major differences is that the plate produced during the heliotype process allows for a maximum of only about 2000 runs per image before it degrades (this was in the early 1900s) to the degree that a new plate must be produced. Also, rather than being hand-tinted, per se, layers of colored inks are overlaid during the printing process. If examined closely, the areas where heavier colored inks were overlaid onto thinner ones are evident, but in clearly "blocked" areas, rather than showing the sort of feathering so often evident in the kind of hand-tinting by done by brush.

In the search for a practical "color" photo-reproduction, the heliotype was an important step along the way. It took between one and two days for the chrome alum solution (a chief characteristic of the process) to dry and harden sufficiently onto the plate for printing, so it was a slow, and relatively low yield process, but as you can see, produced wonderful results.

This same model changes her costume for one of a farm girl in a haystack in another group of cards we just acquired. It makes us wonder if both series might have been photographed on the same day. Please follow link below to see that one:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/157873994/little-girl-blue-risque-french-heliotype?ref=shop_home_active_1&ga_search_query=little%2Bgirl%2Bblue

The corners are a bit soft on all four of these cards.
Please examine our high res scans for detail.

The item you are considering for purchase is, unless otherwise noted, a vintage postcard of approximately 5 and 1/2, by 3 and 1/2 inches. Postage is for fully insured, first class, shipping in a secure photo mailer (to avoid any damage to your purchase in the mails), and we happily combine shipping on all paper goods. If you purchase two cards, we will refund the postage on the second card, and when you purchase three or more cards from us at the same time, your shipping will be entirely free, except for international orders which, because of increases in international shipping rates will still be charged one card's shipping fees on orders of three or more. We do not charge for insurance or shipping materials, and as of the date of this listing are still charging below our overall cost on shipping.

And please come visit our blog at:

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22.00 USD

One of four wonderful early French postcards we recently acquired. The image is of a dancer in "costume orientale" lounging around with a very good friend...her parrot! Beautifully subtle coloration.
We originally believed this to be a hand-tinted photo-lithograph, But are pretty certain this is rather a heliotype. Related, but one of the major differences is that the plate produced during the heliotype process allows for a maximum of only about 2000 runs per image before it degrades (this was in the early 1900s) to the degree that a new plate must be produced. Also, rather than being hand-tinted, per se, layers of colored inks are overlaid during the printing process. If examined closely, the areas where heavier colored inks were overlaid onto thinner ones are evident, but in clearly "blocked" areas, rather than showing the sort of feathering so often evident in the kind of hand-tinting by done by brush.

In the search for a practical "color" photo-reproduction, the heliotype was an important step along the way. It took between one and two days for the chrome alum solution (a chief characteristic of the process) to dry and harden sufficiently onto the plate for printing, so it was a slow, and relatively low yield process, but as you can see, produced wonderful results.

This same model changes her costume for one of a farm girl in a haystack in another group of cards we just acquired. It makes us wonder if both series might have been photographed on the same day. Please follow link below to see that one:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/157873994/little-girl-blue-risque-french-heliotype?ref=shop_home_active_1&ga_search_query=little%2Bgirl%2Bblue

The corners are a bit soft on all four of these cards. Please examine our high res scans for detail.

The item you are considering for purchase is, unless otherwise noted, a vintage postcard of approximately 5 and 1/2, by 3 and 1/2 inches. Postage is for fully insured, first class, shipping in a secure photo mailer (to avoid any damage to your purchase in the mails), and we happily combine shipping on all paper goods. If you purchase two cards, we will refund the postage on the second card, and when you purchase three or more cards from us at the same time, your shipping will be entirely free, except for international orders which, because of increases in international shipping rates will still be charged one card's shipping fees on orders of three or more. We do not charge for insurance or shipping materials, and as of the date of this listing are still charging below our overall cost on shipping.

And please come visit our blog at:

redpoulaine.blogspot.com

where we post biographical and historical tidbits, images of cards and photographs for sale, some already sold but remembered fondly, related images of historical interest and sometimes even images of items that have not yet arrived in the shop, but that are expected to arrive soon, as well as coupon codes, links to other related sites, and more!

22.00 USD

One of four wonderful early French postcards we recently acquired. The image is of a dancer in "costume orientale" lounging around with a very good friend...her parrot! Beautifully subtle coloration.
We originally believed this to be a hand-tinted photo-lithograph, But are pretty certain this is rather a heliotype. Related, but one of the major differences is that the plate produced during the heliotype process allows for a maximum of only about 2000 runs per image before it degrades (this was in the early 1900s) to the degree that a new plate must be produced. Also, rather than being hand-tinted, per se, layers of colored inks are overlaid during the printing process. If examined closely, the areas where heavier colored inks were overlaid onto thinner ones are evident, but in clearly "blocked" areas, rather than showing the sort of feathering so often evident in the kind of hand-tinting by done by brush.

In the search for a practical "color" photo-reproduction image, the heliotype was an important step along the way. It took between one and two days for the chrome alum solution (a chief characteristic of the process) to dry and harden sufficiently onto the plate for printing, so it was a slow, and relatively low yield process, but as you can see, produced wonderful results.

This same model changes her costume for one of a farm girl in a haystack in another group of cards we just acquired. It makes us wonder if both series might have been photographed on the same day. Please follow link below to see that one:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/157873994/little-girl-blue-risque-french-heliotype?ref=shop_home_active_1&ga_search_query=little%2Bgirl%2Bblue

The corners are a bit soft on all four of these cards.
Please examine our high res scans for detail.

The item you are considering for purchase is, unless otherwise noted, a vintage postcard of approximately 5 and 1/2, by 3 and 1/2 inches. Postage is for fully insured, first class, shipping in a secure photo mailer (to avoid any damage to your purchase in the mails), and we happily combine shipping on all paper goods. If you purchase two cards, we will refund the postage on the second card, and when you purchase three or more cards from us at the same time, your shipping will be entirely free, except for international orders which, because of increases in international shipping rates will still be charged one card's shipping fees on orders of three or more. We do not charge for insurance or shipping materials, and as of the date of this listing are still charging below our overall cost on shipping.

And please come visit our blog at:

redpoulaine.blogspot.com

where we post biographical and historical tidbits, images of cards and photographs for sale, some already sold but remembered fondly, related images of historical interest and sometimes even images of items that have not yet arrived in the shop, but that are expected to arrive soon, as well as coupon codes, links to other related sites, and more!

22.00 USD

One of four wonderful early French postcards we recently acquired. The image is of a dancer in "costume orientale" lounging around with a very good friend...her parrot! Beautifully subtle coloration.
We originally believed this to be a hand-tinted photo-lithograph, But are pretty certain this is rather a heliotype. Related, but one of the major differences is that the plate produced during the heliotype process allows for a maximum of only about 2000 runs per image before it degrades (this was in the early 1900s) to the degree that a new plate must be produced. Also, rather than being hand-tinted, per se, layers of colored inks are overlaid during the printing process. If examined closely, the areas where heavier colored inks were overlaid onto thinner ones are evident, but in clearly "blocked" areas, rather than showing the sort of feathering so often evident in the kind of hand-tinting by done by brush.

In the search for a practical "color" photo-reproduction image, the heliotype was an important step along the way. It took between one and two days for the chrome alum solution (a chief characteristic of the process) to dry and harden sufficiently onto the plate for printing, so it was a slow, and relatively low yield process, but as you can see, produced wonderful results.

This same model changes her costume for one of a farm girl in a haystack in another group of cards we just acquired. It makes us wonder if both series might have been photographed on the same day. Please follow link below to see that one:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/157873994/little-girl-blue-risque-french-heliotype?ref=shop_home_active_1&ga_search_query=little%2Bgirl%2Bblue

The corners are a bit soft on all four of these cards, and this one in particular has a gentle vertical bend along the right edge that is not very noticeable and hard to see at all on the scan.
Please examine our high res scans for detail.

The item you are considering for purchase is, unless otherwise noted, a vintage postcard of approximately 5 and 1/2, by 3 and 1/2 inches. Postage is for fully insured, first class, shipping in a secure photo mailer (to avoid any damage to your purchase in the mails), and we happily combine shipping on all paper goods. If you purchase two cards, we will refund the postage on the second card, and when you purchase three or more cards from us at the same time, your shipping will be entirely free, except for international orders which, because of increases in international shipping rates will still be charged one card's shipping fees on orders of three or more. We do not charge for insurance or shipping materials, and as of the date of this listing are still charging below our overall cost on shipping.

And please come visit our blog at:

redpoulaine.blogspot.com

where we post biographical and historical tidbits, images of cards and photographs for sale, some already sold but remembered fondly, related images of historical interest and sometimes even images of items that have not yet arrived in the shop, but that are expected to arrive soon, as well as coupon codes, links to other related sites, and more!
french postcard,vintage

14.00 USD

The "Divine Sarah" really needs no introduction. She was without doubt the most famous actress of la Belle Epoque. In Rio de Janeiro, when Sarah Bernhardt performed the lead in Sardou's "Theodora," she recieved 90 curtain calls. 90!!! The enraptured audience tossed not only flowers upon the stage, but jewels, clothing, anything of value. This woman was adored throughout Europe and the Americas.

Nice, posted, condition. Please examine our high res scans for detail.

Postage is for first class shipping in a secure photo mailer, and we happily combine shipping on all paper goods. If you purchase two cards, we will refund the postage on the second card, and when you purchase three or more cards from us at the same time, your shipping will be entirely free, except for international orders which, because of sudden increases in international shipping rates will still be charged one card's shipping fees on orders of three or more.

And please come visit our blog at:

redpoulaine.blogspot.com

where we post biographical and historical tidbits, images of cards and photographs for sale, some already sold but remembered fondly, related images of historical interest and sometimes even images of items that have not yet arrived in the shop, but that are expected to arrive soon, as well as coupon codes, links to other related sites, and more.

14.00 USD

It happened this way. One Monday morning, Marthe and Juliette were having breakfast in the Solarium when the quaintest little old beggar woman came knocking at the back door. Juliette was suffering from a headache, and called out to the poor old thing to go away, while Marthe did what they normally would in this circumstance, and acting out of very appropriate charity, wrapped up some crusts of day old bread in brown paper, and sent the woman on her way with a few kind words.

That very same night, after supper, the sweetest and shyest of the three sisters, Germaine, was doing the washing up, and so was alone in the kitchen. Well, wouldn't you just know it, the very same beggar woman came knocking at the door, but when Germaine looked for the day old crusts, there were none left to give, so she took half a baguette left over from their meal, a ripe peach, and half a bottle of beaujolais, and then finding no brown paper, wrapped it all up in a clean piece of linen she'd used to practice some lovely embroidery work the week before.

When the old woman cast her eyes on what Germaine put into her hands, she leapt into the air with a whoop and a whistle, spinning about three times before her feet had yet again touched the ground, and then ran off, all a'skitter and a'skatter, much to the surprise of Germaine, who could only shake her head, smile a gentle smile and say," Poor old thing."

Well, that very next morning, Juliette awoke with a little of the same bothersome headache she'd suffered from the day before,

Marthe awoke with twice the brains she'd gone to bed with,

And Germaine? Germaine woke up with incredible confidence, a head of perfectly shiny and marvelously spit-curled hair, Gypsy eyes, and feet that just naturally knew all the new dance steps! Furthermore, even in the bath, her hair never lost its perfect shape and shine. When she put on a strand of pearls they naturally wound themselves about her neck in the sexiest possible way, and the strand never broke unless there was a terribly handsome young man there to pick them all up with her.

Now, you may think that Marthe got a bit of a raw deal, since she, after all, did what was kind, charitable and proper, but the truth is, she was never particularly racy to begin with. And with her newly enhanced intelligence, she wrote a bestselling existential fantasy, had a short, steamy affair with Jean Paul Sarte, had no difficulty at all working out both the forward and reverse modes of the Charleston, and oh yes, invented a headache cure for poor Juliette, who soon became so very cheerful and chic, that she gave even Germaine quite a run for her money.

So you see, they all three of them, three being a very lucky number indeed, lived quite happily ever after.

Now you tell one :)

A very nice unposted card in fine condition, but with album paste residue on the back side's four corners.
Please examine our high res scans for detail.

The item you are considering for purchase is, unless otherwise noted, a vintage postcard of approximately 5 and 1/2, by 3 and 1/2 inches. Postage is for fully insured, first class, shipping in a secure photo mailer (to avoid any damage to your purchase in the mails), and we happily combine shipping on all paper goods. If you purchase two cards, we will refund the postage on the second card, and when you purchase three or more cards from us at the same time, your shipping will be entirely free, except for international orders which, because of increases in international shipping rates will still be charged one card's shipping fees on orders of three or more. We do not charge for insurance or shipping materials, and as of the date of this listing are still charging below our overall cost on shipping.

And please come visit our blog at:

redpoulaine.blogspot.com

where we post biographical and historical tidbits, images of cards and photographs for sale, some already sold but remembered fondly, related images of historical interest and sometimes even images of items that have not yet arrived in the shop, but that are expected to arrive soon, as well as coupon codes, links to other related sites, and more!
Calling Forth the Spirits of the Old Trees. French RPPC, circa 1910s
$28.00 USD
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