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French postcard with a flower and the inscription "Bonne fête" from 1940s. Postcard sent in 1947.
In Europe and probably in other countries, it is tradition to wish a "bonne fête" to relatives and friends according to their first name and the calendar of saints. It is a tradition dating from the 16th century that lasted until the beginning of the 20th century and is gradually being lost.
Except for digital products, all items are not reproductions, so there may be some wear and tear depending on age what makes it so charming.
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15 vintage matchbox labels - Advertising labels from 1930s to 1950s.
Labels are always glued to wood.
Booklet of 24 vintage postcards of the city of San Sebastian by Spanish editor Gregorio González Galarza in the 1910s.
Large 24-page French weekly newspaper "Le Gaulois du Dimanche" of July 1909 with beautiful Art Nouveau cover, many articles about history, fashion, arts, literature, music, kitchen, and many engravings and photos.
Le Gaulois is a daily French literary and political newspaper founded on July 5, 1868. It became the property of press boss Arthur Meyer and was published until 1929 before being merged with the Figaro. Due to it large size, this magazine will be sent folded in half.
Set of 10 photos of the city of Delft (Netherlands) in the 1950s.
These photos are typical of the 1950s and 1960s, during which tourism progressed a lot but not all tourists were equipped with a camera. These photos were sold on the tourist sites allowing everyone to keep a souvenir of the visit.
French postcard representing a young woman on a bicycle. This postcard dates from 1900s. It has been sent, but the back contains only the address.
Beautiful care or beauty product labels - Early 20th century.
French postcard entitled "le valet de coeur" (the jack of hearts) from 1900s
Set of 10 photos of the city of Lucerne (Switzerland) in the 1950s.
These photos are typical of the 1950s and 1960s, during which tourism progressed a lot but not all tourists were equipped with a camera. These photos were sold on the tourist sites allowing everyone to keep a souvenir of the visit.
Vintage French postcard with a bouquet of roses from 1930s.
Set of 9 French vintage letters from 1900s and 1910s in their envelope.
Vintage Belgian postcard representing a young girl and her mother teaching her to knit sent in 1913. Back probably written in Dutch.
Postcard legend: "Knitting lesson"
Large 24-page French weekly newspaper "Le Gaulois du Dimanche" of May 1909 with beautiful Art Nouveau cover, many articles about history, fashion, arts, literature, music, kitchen, and many engravings and photos.
Le Gaulois is a daily French literary and political newspaper founded on July 5, 1868. It became the property of press boss Arthur Meyer and was published until 1929 before being merged with the Figaro. Due to their large size, this magazine will be sent folded in half.
Three vintage French postcards depicting a bouquet of flowers from 1910s and 1920s.
This postcard was edited by the Parisian Etoile company created by the photographer and industrialist Gaston Piprot, inventor of the patented process "émaillographie". This process gave an incomparable quality of photography for the time as well as a new glazed aspect in the field of the postcard.
Postcard legend: "Dois-je croire à votre amour ?" / "Should I believe in your love?"
Set of 5 sticky advertising butterflies from a French biscuit company in the 1960s.
English postcard with beautiful illustration representing a young girl making tea - "Polly and her kettle". This postcard dates from 1910s. This postcard has not been sent, the back is unwritten.
French postcard with a flower and the inscription "Bonne fête" from 1940s. Postcard sent in 1947.
In Europe and probably in other countries, it is tradition to wish a "bonne fête" to relatives and friends according to their first name and the calendar of saints. It is a tradition dating from the 16th century that lasted until the beginning of the 20th century and is gradually being lost.
