A fantastic instant collection of 6 authentic vintage "Linen Era" comic and novelty postcards dating from the 1940s to the mid-1950s. Great bold colors and classic mid-century humor printed on distinct textured linen paper.
Publishers include prominent names like Tichnor Bros. ("Tichnor Quality Views") and Colourpicture Publications out of Boston.
Lot includes a mix of unposted and travel-used cards featuring great regional history markers: - 1942 WWII Homefront card postmarked Wildwood, NJ with intact 1-cent green "For Defense" Statue of Liberty stamp. - 1954 postmark from Vineland, New Jersey sent to Browns Mills, NJ. - 1954 postmark from Somerset, Pennsylvania sent to Collingdale, PA. - 1951 postmark with 2-cent John Adams stamp sent to Collingdale, PA. - 1956 postmark mailed to a Stratford, New Jersey Bake Shop. - One clean, unposted Colourpicture novelty card.
Themes feature classic travel beach humor, vacation puns (Whale and Hula Hoop themes), relationship greetings, and anti-winter tropes.
Condition: Good vintage condition overall. Crisp graphics on the front with standard minor edge wear, handling marks, and age-toning on the back consistent with their postal travel history. See up-close photos for exact details.
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