38.00 USD
Wonderful find! Pre-1904 undivided back card, which allowed for no writing on the backside apart from the recipient's address. So, messages were written on the front, and publishers had all sorts of ideas about the way those messages could be decoratively framed. Here is an example in about as near to perfect condition as anyone could wish for. NPG (Neue Photographische Gesellschaft) of Berlin, published this wonderful series in which the hair of various artistes just grows out of control and acts as a frame for the sender's message. Our fourth listing image is of one card out of this series (not our card, and not for sale) picturing, we believe, Liane de Vries. That image will give you an idea of the way these cards were often used. Most of these we find are already written on like this one.
In the case of the card we're offering though, the artiste is none other than Cleo de Merode. For collectors of her images, this may be exciting, as we don't expect that we'll ever run across this card again in this condition. Very pleased to share it with you!
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.
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