Antique American Postcards


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COMICS

"See the board walk". Color printed postcard, UB. Published by J. H. K. Artwork is signed "D. Churchill". Unused. Copyright 1906.

"A camel can go eight days without a drink......who wants to be a camel?". Black & yellow printed postcard, UB. Publisher not given. Postmarked 1907, Toledo, Ohio, and Tiffin, Ohio.

"When Reuben comes to town". Blue & red printed postcard, UB. Publisher not given. Postmarked 1907, Johnstown, Pa.

[No printed text]. Color printed postcard, UB. Publisher not given. Number S.285. Artwork is signed "Huber". Postmarked 1905, New York, N.Y., and Newport, K.Y.

"I'm on the         now". Black & yellow printed postcard, UB. Publisher not given. Number 355. Postmarked 1906, Winona Lake, Ind.

"Don't Worry.". Color printed postcard, UB. Published by A. Yerkes. Number 671. Copyright 1905. Postmarked 1906, Louisville, KY.

"My train was late". Color printed postcard, UB. Published by Phila. Post Card Co. Number 823. Copyright 1905. Postmarked 1907, Webster City, Iowa.

"I'm wearing my heart away for you". Color printed postcard, UB. Publisher not given. Postmarked 1906, Buffalo, N.Y., and Johnstown, Pa.

"Our train was late". Color printed postcard, UB. Publisher not given. Postmarked 1906, ?, Ill., and Mountayr, Iowa.

"Dear       , Why don't you answer my letter...". Black & red printed postcard, UB. Published by W. M. Beach Co., Roxbury, Mass. Postmarked 1906, Boston, Mass., and Northampton, Mass.

"Liars' Council of The Ancient, Reckless and Independent Order of Prevaricators. Liar's License. ...". Black & red printed postcard. Publisher not given. Postmarked 1907, Salem, Mass.

"Dear Pal, Do you remember me carrying you home the other night? Chasers Rye 1875". Red printed postcard, UB. Published by Arcade Machine & Supply Co., Philadelphia, Pa. Postmarked 1906, Elizabethtown, Pa.

"Just tell them that you SAW me". Color printed postcard, UB. Published by R. H., Chicago. Unused. Copyright 1905.

"The Tail Of The Shirt". Red & green printed postcard, UB. Published by Maurice Wells, Chicago. Copyright 1905. Postmarked 1906, Lilly, Pa., and Altoona, Pa.

"The Old Oaken Bucket...". Color printed postcard, UB. Published by Adolph Selige Pub. Co., St. Louis. Copyright 1905. Postmarked 1906, Los Angeles, Cal., and New Haven, Conn.

"Out in the cold". Black & white printed postcard, UB. Published by Detroit Publishing Co. Number 14,015. Copyright 1904 by Life Pub. Co. Postmarked 1905, Wall Street Sta., N.Y., and Williams Bridge, N.Y.

"I won't be here long". Color printed postcard, UB. Published by A. T. F. Co., Chi. Copyright 1906. Postmarked 1907, Lodi, Ohio.

"I am surprised". Black & white & red printed postcard, UB. Published by Johnston's Art Stores, Niagara Falls, N. Y. Unused. Probably circa 1906.

"I should so much like to be with you. In Springfield, Ill.". Color printed postcard. Published by Bamforth & Co., Ltd., Publishers, Holmfirth, England and New York. Unused. Probably circa 1906.

"I'm mixing with the upper crust". Color printed postcard. Publisher not given. Postmarked 1907, San Francisco, Cal.

"Home, sweet home, there's no place like home". Color printed postcard, UB. Published by Bamforth & Co., Ltd., Publishers, New York and Holmfirth, England. Number 1043. Unused. Probably circa 1906.

"Passing a bad scent. Limburger". Color printed postcard. Published by J. I. Austen Co., Chicago. Unused. Probably circa 1906.

"Not yet but soon - yes?". Color printed postcard. Published by EBE Co. Number 320. Postmarked 1907, Pontiac, Mich.

"An eye opener". Color printed postcard. Published by C. A. Co. Number A-75. Postmarked 1906, Middletown, Ill.

"They can't touch me". Color printed postcard. Publisher not given. Written on but not used. Probably circa 1902-06.

"Rubbing it in". Color printed postcard. Publisher not given. Postmarked 1907, South Kaukauna, Wis., and Badott, Wis.

"Don't fail to answer". Color printed postcard, UB. Publisher not given. Unused. Probably circa 1906.

"No time to write -- on the go". Brown & red color printed postcard, UB. Publisher not given. Unused. Probably circa 1906.

"Can "oo" take a trip with me". Black & red printed postcard, UB. Published by R. L. Wells. Copyright 1906. Postmarked 1907, Patchogue, N.Y., and East Moriches, N.Y.

"I am in the swim". Black & red printed postcard, UB. Published by R. L. Wells. Copyright 1906. Postmarked, not legible.

"A rough rider". Color printed postcard, UB. Published by W. A. Tracht. Postmarked 1903, San Jose, Cal., and Denver, Colo.

"A nephew of Uncle Sam's". Color printed postcard, UB. Published by P. J. Plant, Wash., D. C. Number 11 Unused. Copyright 1904.

"Their presence of mind. They had been in their room but a moment when they were startled by a knock". Black & white printed postcard. Published by Detroit Publishing Co. Number 14 029. WONPU. Copyright 1895 by Life Pub. Co.

"Beer. My last pitcher. Sincerely yours". Brown color printed postcard, UB. Published by Suhling & Koehn Pub., Chicago. Unused. Probably circa 1906.

"Gesundheit". Color printed postcard, UB. Published by E. B. & E. Number 72. Postmarked 1907, Dallas, Tex.

"Down where the Wurtzburger flows". Color printed postcard, UB. Publisher not given. Postmarked 1907, Rosebank, NY.

"Hurry back. Growler". Color printed postcard, UB. Published by E. B. & E. Copyright 1904. Postmarked 1906, Alexandria, VA, and Raleigh, N.C.

"What do you think of this as a substitute for saloons? Guinness Stout. Best Beer". Color printed postcard, UB. Published by General Comics, Mohegan Lake, N. Y. Number 144. Unused. Probably circa 1906.

"Dorgan says-". Color printed postcard, UB. Publisher not given. Number 10. Postmarked 1907, Madoc, Ont.

"I am eager to hear from you soon". Color printed postcard, UB. Published by Adolph Selige Pub. Co., St. Louis, Mo. Number 6-1. Postmarked 1906, Chaumont, N.Y., and Crookston, Ont.

"The whole Pee Family! Mr. Gotto Pee, Mrs. I. Pee, ...". Black & white printed postcard, UB. Publisher not given. Unused. Probably circa 1906.

"The attack". Color printed postcard, UB. Published by S. S. Porter, Chicago. Number 139. Copyright 1906. Postmarked 1906, Weatherford, Tex., and Colorado Springs, Colo.

"The early bird catches the worm". Color printed postcard, UB. Publisher not given. Number A-1. Postmarked 1907, Canastota, N. Y.

"Mount!". Color printed postcard, UB. Published by P. J. Plant, Washington, D. C. Number 13-A. WONPU. Copyright 1905.

"Guide right!". Color printed postcard, UB. Published by P. J. Plant, Washington, D. C. Number 11-A. WONPU. Copyright 1905.

"Trying his first law suit". Color printed postcard, UB. Published by A H. Number 94. WONPU. Copyright 1905.

"With all her faults I love her still". Color printed postcard, UB. Published by Owens Bros.-Hillson Co., Boston, Mass. Postmarked 1905, Buffalo, N. Y.

[No printed text]. Red color printed postcard, UB. Publisher not given. Unused. Probably circa 1906.

"Women who tell everything they hear manage to hear a lot". Red & black printed postcard, UB. Published by B Co. Unused. Probably circa 1906.

"K". Black & white printed postcard, UB. Published by A. M. WONPU. Probably circa 1906.

"Ev-ry bod-y works but Fa-ther". Color printed postcard, UB. Published by Lindeman & Hyman. Copyright 1905. Postmarked 1906, Wheeling, W.Va., and Lyons, N.Y.

"All In". Color printed postcard, UB. Published by J. I. Austen Co. Number 294. Postmarked 1907, Coffeeville, Kansas, and Pittsburg, Kans.

"Views of New York. A few Broadway earth-scrapers". Color printed postcard, UB. Published by E. B. & Co. Copyright 1905. Postmarked 1907, Rockwood, Ill.

"Coming your way". Color printed postcard, UB. Published by E. B. & E. Number 43. Postmarked 1906, Luella, Tex., and Centralia, Wash.

"We are making terms to suit the demand". Color printed postcard, UB. Published by H. Number 659. Postmarked 1905, Buffalo, N.Y.

"You can figure on me". Color printed postcard, UB. Published by A C Co. Number A-57. Postmarked 1906, Saint Joeph, Mo.

"A pressing engagement". Color printed postcard, UB. Published by J. I. Austen Co. Number 291. Postmarked 1907, Centerville, Ala., and West Blocton, Ala.

"Trying to drive a bargain". Color printed postcard, UB. Published by A. T. F. Co. Postmarked 1907, Centerville, Ala., and Eoline, Ala.

"Oh! What a difference a few hours makes". Color printed postcard, UB. Published by A. C. P. C. Co. Number 22. Postmarked 1906, Westhampton, N.Y., and Schroon Lake, N.Y.

"You will agree with us". Color printed postcard, UB. Published by H. Number 609. Unused. Probably circa 1906.

"Left at the post". Color printed postcard, UB. Publisher not given. Number A39. Postmarked 1906, Minden, Tex. [I have another identical postcard postmarked 1907, Cleveland, Ohio].

"Please consider this a personal talk". Color printed postcard, UB. Published by E. B. & E. Postmarked 1906, Revere Sta., Boston, Mass., and Springfield, Mass.

"Make light of your troubles". Red & black printed postcard, UB. Publisher not given. Number 104. Postmarked 1906, Palermo, Cal., and Oroville, Cal.

"A lemon for you". Black & white printed postcard, UB. Published by Douglas Post Card & Machine Co., Phila., Pa. Unused. Probably circa 1906.

"Gee, but this is a lonesome town!". Black & red printed postcard, UB. Published by Glazier Art Co., Boston. Number 1015 Series C. Postmarked 1906, Oswego, N.Y.

"A full hand". Color printed postcard, UB. Published by J. I. Austen Co., Chicago. Number 244. Unused. Probably circa 1906.

"Just bubbling over". Color printed postcard, UB. Published by J. I. Austen Co., Chicago. Number 253. Unused. Probably circa 1906.

"The young gardeners". Color printed postcard, UB. Published by J. I. Austen Co., Chicago. Number 257. Unused. Probably circa 1906.

"My Symphony. ...". Red & black printed postcard, UB. Published by R. L. Wells. Unused. Copyright 1906.

"This will keep you posted". Color printed postcard, UB. Published by E. B. & E.. Copyright 1905. Postmarked 1905, Buffalo, N.Y.

"If you are looking for bargains, what's the matter with me?". Color printed postcard, UB. Publisher not given. Unused. Probably circa 1906.

"Who's afraid". Black & white printed postcard, UB. Publisher not given. Unused. Probably circa 1906.

"Last night I was out rather late". Color printed postcard, UB. Published by Adolph Selige Publishing Co., St. Louis, Mo. Postmarked 1907, Urbana, Ill., and Lockport, Ill.

"The College Professor. ...". Color printed postcard, UB. Published by R. Hill. Copyright 1905. Postmarked 1907, Unionville, Tenn., Shelbyville, Tenn., and Murfreesboro, Tenn.

"Independent Order of A. O. U. P. B. This certfies that _____ is a duly elected member of the Ancient Order of United Pie Biters ...". Brown color printed postcard, UB. Published by R. I. Post Card Co., Rock Island, Ill. Number 104. Postmarked 1907, Glenwood, Iowa, and London Mills, Ill.

"Post No Bills. It is easy enough to be pleasant ...". Color printed postcard, UB. Published by the Ullman Mfg. Co., N. Y. Number 1401. Copyright 1903. Postmarked 1905, Newark, N.J.

"What is home without a baby". Color printed postcard, UB. Publisher not given. Postmarked 1907, Brayton, Iowa, and Muscatine, Iowa.

"Getting at the seat of his troubles". Black & white printed postcard, UB. Publisher not given. Number 919. Published probably circa 1906. Postmarked 1911, Elkhart, Ind.

"An old hen was laying for us". Color printed postcard, UB. Published by A. H. Published probably circa 1906. Postmarked 1908, Clayton, Mich.

"Why do the girls refuse me". Black & white printed undersize (5 x 3 1/8 inches) postcard, UB. Publisher not given. Published probably circa 1906. Postmarked 1909, Clayton, Mich.

"Don't forget to write!!". Color printed postcard, UB. Published by E. B. & E. Number 78. Postmarked 1907, Adrian, Mich.

"I am all broken up about you". Color printed postcard, UB. Publisher not given. Number 360. Postmarked 1906, Bethlehem, Pa., and Greensburg, Pa.

"Have a pressing engagement". Color printed postcard, UB. Publisher not given. WONPU. Probably circa 1906.

"I must have been dreaming". Color printed postcard, UB. Publisher not given. Number 827. Postmarked 1906, Adrian, Mich.

"No place like home". Color printed postcard, UB. Publisher not given. Unused. Probably circa 1906.

"Taking it easy - how's this?". Color printed postcard, UB. Published by Mills Novelty Co., Chicago. Probably published circa 1906. Postmarked 1911, Chester, Pa.

"Travel in the Springtime, travel in the Fall, send you thousand kisses, greeting one and all". Color printed postcard, UB. Published by Adolph Selige Pub. Co., St. Louis. Copyright 1903. Postmarked 1906, Port Huron, Mich., and Algonac, Mich.

"Who said it is hot?". Green & red color printed postcard, UB. Published by R. I. Post Card Co., Rock Island, Ill. Number 82. Probably published circa 1906. Postmarked 1908, Detroit, Mich., and Youngstown, Ohio

"Eavesdropping". Color printed postcard, UB. Published by the Western News Company, Chicago. Copyright 1906. Postmarked 1907, Ettrick, Wis., and Shakopee, Minn.

"I intend to keep you posted". Color printed postcard, UB. Publisher not given. Postmarked 1906, Ogden, Utah.

"Washout on the line. ...". Color printed postcard, UB. Published by A. H. Number 3. Copyright 1905. Postmarked 1906, Lima, Ohio, and Rochester, Wash.

"This little pig went to market". Red & black printed postcard, UB. Published by R. L. Wells. Unused. Copyright 1906.

"2 - A-M. Say - talk about solid comfort". Color printed postcard, UB. Publisher not given. Number 431. Postmarked 1906, Wildwood, N.J., and Vineland, N.J.

"Rush Important. "Lest we forget"". Color printed postcard, UB. Published by Chicago Sunday American. Printed by American Journal Examiner. Artwork is signed "Swinnerton". Copyright 1906. Postmarked 1906, Waukegan, Ill.

"The whole Dam family. ...". Color printed postcard, UB. Published by E. B. & E. Copyright 1905. Postmarked 1905, Inlet, N.Y., and Lyon Falls, N.Y.

"Telegram Post-Card. No. 1. Arrived safely - Am feeling well - Miss you awfully - Will write soon". Black & white printed postcard, UB. Published by P. J. Plant Pub., Washington, D.C. Copyright 1906. Postmarked 1907, Station D, New York, N.Y., and Washington, D.C.

"They got out an Extra for me! The Evening Star. Washington, D. C. ...". Red & black printed postcard, UB. Published by I. & M. Ottenheimer, Balto., Md. Copyright 1906. Postmarked 1907, Washington, D.C.

"We carry the best in the market". Blue color printed postcard, UB. Published by J. Koehler, N. Y. Number H669. Postmarked 1905, Roscoe, N.Y., Brooklyn, N.Y., and Brooklyn So. Shore.

"HI-LE HI-LO". Color printed postcard, UB. Published by A. T. F. Co., Colo. Copyright 1906. Postmarked 1907, Denver, Colo.

"Ive got an appointment". Color printed postcard, UB. Publisher not given. Number 15. Postmarked 1907, Black River Falls, Wis., and Sechlerville, Wis.

"I can hardly wait until I see you". Color printed postcard, UB. Published by A. Yerkes. Number H830. Copyright 1905. Postmarked 1906, Chicago, Ill., and Traverse City, Mich.

"Uncle Dik sais it takes sum men so long to say no that it meens yes". Color printed postcard, UB. Publisher not given. Number 11. Postmarked 1907, Sta. E, New York, N.Y., and Indianapolis, Ind.

"It's the little things in life that count". Color printed postcard, UB. Published by E. B. & E. Copyright 1905. Postmarked 1905, Providence, R.I.

"Down the line". Color printed postcard, UB. Published by E. B. & E. Copyright 1905. Postmarked 1905, Sta. V, New York, N.Y., and Longyear, N. Y.

"Single life. Married life. Troubled life. Real life. "Simple life"". Black & light blue color printed postcard, UB. Published by Bicknell Mfg. Co., Portland, Me. Unused. Probably circa 1906.

"Keep off the grass. Adam & Eve"". Color printed postcard, UB. Published by J. I. Austen Co., Chicago. Number 312. Unused. Probably circa 1906.


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