International Art Publishing Co., Series 2214 F — Valentine Postcard (1914) Ornate chromolithographed Valentine card featuring hearts, rings, and poetic verse, printed ca. 1910–1914. Addressed to Depot Harbour, Ontario, with a 1¢ Washington stamp and 1914 usage.

Front

  • Theme: Valentine’s Day / Romantic

  • Design Elements:

    • Two large red hearts (one with bow, one with bell)

    • Three gold rings, one with pink gemstone

    • Lace‑style border with red hearts in corners

    • Poetic verse in ornate script

    • “To my Sweetheart” at bottom

  • Era: 1910–1915

  • Printing: High‑quality chromolithography, typical of pre‑WWI U.S. greeting cards

Publisher

Printed on the back:

⭐ Series 2214 F

Publisher mark is not fully spelled out, but the typography and numbering match:

F. A. Owen Publishing Co. or International Art Publishing Co. (IAPC)

Series 2000–3000 with letter suffixes were widely used by IAPC, and the ornate Valentine style strongly matches their catalog.

Most likely publisher:

International Art Publishing Co., New York – Berlin

Printed in Germany (common for their Valentine lines)

Back

  • Stamp: U.S. 1¢ Washington (green)

  • Postmark: 1914 (date written: 2‑13‑14)

  • Addressed to: Miss Lena Hall, Depot Harbour, Ontario

  • Message: “With best wishes and love. Lila.”

A classic pre‑WWI Valentine sentiment.


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