Lot 606: A Collection of Early 20th Century Humorous and Topographical Postcards Including Reinthal and Newman and Bamforth Examples
A collection of vintage postcards and paper ephemera dating from the early 20th century. The assortment features a variety of colour lithographic and printed illustrations, including humorous cartoons, topical subjects, and topographical views. Notable text on the cards includes Bow-wow!, NONE BUT THE DESERVE, Two Bills that be, and On the Way to the Monument, Beacon, N.Y. Visible publisher markings include Reinthal and Newman, N.Y., and Bamforth. The items are printed on cardstock and include examples of early 20th-century greeting and novelty cards.
Condition report:
The collection exhibits age-related wear consistent with its era. Visible defects include bumped corners, minor creasing, and edge wear. General surface discolouration and foxing are present throughout the assortment.
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