Lot of Vintage Early 20th C. Postcards

Updated September 26, 2026

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Lot number227
AuctionVintage Breweriana, Advertising, Antiques & Ephemera
DateOctober 7, 2026 at 6:00 PM CDT
Auction houseDust Factory Auctions LLC
LocationBaraboo, Wisconsin

A varied collection of early 20th-century illustrated and photographic postcards, dating from circa 1900 to the 1920s. The group features a selection of embossed chromolithograph greetings, floral studies, holiday motifs including Thanksgiving and Easter, and real photo postcards (RPPC) showcasing early automobiles and portraits. The collection demonstrates production styles typical of Golden Age publishers such as Raphael Tuck & Sons, Whitney Made, and contemporaneous German and American lithographers. Several cards retain period handwritten correspondence, postal markings, and stamped reverses.<br><br>postcard, ephemera, RPPC, chromolithograph, embossed, deltiology, antique greeting cards, early automobile, Edwardian, Thanksgiving, floral<br><br>Dust Factory Auctions offers antique and vintage items that proudly display the natural signs of their age and previous use. We strive to photograph all lots clearly to show the true nature of the items (as images are critical to the description), but please understand we may occasionally miss flaws. For this reason, all items are sold "as-is"; we provide no guarantee or warranties concerning their condition, authenticity, or age. We strongly encourage you to review all photos closely and do your own independent research, as your bid signifies acceptance of these terms.

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