RARE COLLECTION OF 11 EARLY "GOLDEN AGE" LEATHER POSTCARDS (1905-1907)

Up for sale is a remarkable "time capsule" lot of 11 authentic antique leather postcards, dating primarily to 1906. These were a massive craze during the "Undivided Back" era of postal history but were famously banned by the U.S. Post Office in 1909 because the leather jammed their new mechanical sorting machines.

Item Specifics:

Material: Genuine Leather / Suede (hand-detailed with Pyrography/pokerwork)

Quantity: 11 Postcards

Dimensions: Approximately 5 1/2” x 3 1/4” each

Era: Golden Age of Postcards (1901-1907)

Condition: Excellent antique condition for leather of this age. Supple with clear illustrations and legible postmarks/writing. (Please see high-res photos for details).

Highlights of this Lot:

Famous Publishers & Artists:

This lot features some of the most collectible names in novelty postcard history:

W.S. HEAL: Known for whimsical humor and expressive character designs.

H.G. ZIM (H.G. Zimmerman & Co.): A premier Chicago publisher highly sought after by deltiologists.

A.R.R.C. (American Record Recording Company): A verified early 1900s novelty publisher.

Rare Small-Town Postal History:

Perfect for local history buffs or "hometown" collectors, with postmarks and addresses including:

Bakersfield, CA (4 cards)

Burlington Junction, MO (3 cards)

Coin, IA (Rare small-town Iowa postmark)

Clearmont, MO (Scarce Missouri postal history)

Personal Provenance:

Several cards in this lot are signed by the original sender, H. Jenkins, adding a wonderful layer of personal American history to the collection.