[EPHEMERA]. Large collection of over 500 antique and vintage holiday postcards.

The lot is comprised of more than 500 lithographed postcards and printed items.

The following holidays and special occasions are represented within the collection: Valentine's Day and love (approx. 25). -- Easter (approx. 32). -- Independence Day and patriotic scenes (approx. 16). -- Halloween (4). -- Thanksgiving (approx. 28). -- Christmas (approx. 136). -- New Year greetings (approx. 46). -- Birthday greetings (approx. 24).

[With:] A miscellaneous assortment of postcards with varying subject matter, from romance, to genre scenes, cartoons, literary references, wildlife, flowers, fruit, artistic, and decorative themes. (approx. 170+). Several also feature advertisements. -- Set of 6 postcards of a dog attempting to procure sausages. -- 12 postcards of Disneyland, ca 1950s-1960. -- Approx. 15 lithographed cards, some with advertisements.

Together, more than 500 lithographed postcards and printed items. Condition generally good, with a combination of used and unused postcards included in the group. Several with toning and some corner and edge wear.

This lot is located in Cincinnati.

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Katie Horstman

VP, Head of Department, American Historical Ephemera and Early Photography

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Ms. Horstman has spent over a decade specializing in historic photography and Americana at auction. During her tenure, she has overseen several notable single owner auctions, including property from the inventory of celebrated Americana and antique arms expert Norm Flayderman. During her time with the firm, she has maintained an active membership in the Daguerreian Society. Ms. Horstman holds an MA in Art History from the University of Cincinnati and a BA in Art History from The Ohio State University.

American Historical Ephemera & Photography

[EPHEMERA]. Large collection of over 500 antique and vintage holiday postcards.

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