Collection of Vintage Valentines and Ephemera

Updated August 28, 2026

This collection includes printed postcards and Valentine cards featuring early 20th-century motifs, with postmarks dating to 1907 and 1911. Key items include a German-made mechanical card of a cat on a tricycle, a large Beistle Company die-cut leprechaun, and a decorative booklet of Henry W. Longfellow poetry. Visible markings include those for publishers Orell Fussli of Zurich and the Beistle Company. The postcards contain handwritten correspondence to recipients in Michigan and Indiana, providing specific historical context.Cat Tricycle Card: 7.5 inches wideVictorian Lady Die-cut: 5.5 inches widePoetry Booklet: 5.5 inches high by 4.25 inches wideStandard Postcards: 3.5 inches by 5.5 inches.Overall fair to good condition with age-appropriate wear throughout the lot. The Longfellow booklet exhibits significant foxing, staining, and spine wear with minor paper loss, while the Beistle die-cut has a large tear and paper loss on the reverse support. General signs of handling include minor creasing, rounded corners, and occasional handwritten notes or prices on some items.

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