16.00 USD
Love the color on this one! Fun Jugendstil boudoir image printed in chromolithograph on this early 1900s German postcard. Prior to 1906, postcards used in Germany were printed without that central vertical line separating the backs of postcards into two sections, the left hand section for messages and the right for the address.
At that time (prior to 1906), no writing outside of the address was allowed on the backside of postcards posted in Germany and all personal messages needed to be written on the image side.
So you see, since this particular card was printed prior to 1906 for use in Germany, it was not printed with the vertical line in the center, but because it was posted in 1906, after the regulations had been changed, the sender wanted to write their message on the back just the same, so what did they do? They drew a vertical line on the card to make everything ship shape!
Enough postcard geekery, I guess :)
This old card is in nice posted condition, though rather rounded and rubbed at the 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 not charge for 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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