1910 Embossed Lovers Postcard - The More I Get The Better I Like It For Sale

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1910 Embossed Lovers Postcard - The More I Get The Better I Like It:
$19.97

Discover a charming piece of early 20th-century correspondence with this beautifully embossed postcard from the Bamforth & Co. \"Embossed Lovers\" Series No. 8. The front features a delightful sepia-toned vignette within an ornate cream border, depicting a woman engrossed in reading letters while a man diligently writes at his desk. Envelopes swirl around them, illustrating the sentiment \"THE MORE I GET THE BETTER I LIKE IT,\" a playful nod to the joys of receiving mail, perhaps even love letters.This collectible card showcases the intricate embossing technique characteristic of the era, adding a tactile dimension to its visual appeal. Published by Holmfirth Bamforth & Co. of England and New York, it represents a popular style of communication from the period. The reverse side bears a 1-cent George Washington US postage stamp and a clear postmark from June 10, 1910, indicating it was sent to Miss Grace Wallace in La Farge, Wisconsin. The handwritten message provides a glimpse into daily life and social happenings of the time, mentioning Sunday school, fishing, and an upcoming wedding.