1907 Shakespeare Merchant of Venice \"Quality of Mercy\" Postcard Sheahan For Sale

This exquisite vintage postcard, copyrighted in 1907 by M. T. Sheahan of Boston, beautifully illustrates a famous quote from William Shakespeare\'s \"The Merchant of Venice.\" The front features a striking depiction of a robed figure, presumably Portia, holding a book marked \"LAW,\" against a backdrop of the iconic lines: \"The quality of Mercy is not strain\'d, It droppeth as the gentle rain from heaven Upon the place Beneath: it is twice Bless\'d, It blesseth him that gives, and him that takes.\" The vibrant red, gold, and black artwork, accented with decorative initial letters, captures the dramatic essence of the play.Crafted during the golden age of postcards, this piece is part of Sheahan\'s \"Good Mottos make the world brighter\" series, known for its inspiring and literary themes. The reverse is a classic divided back, indicating its early 20th-century origin, with specific postage rates for domestic and international mail. This literary postcard is a unique collectible, appealing to enthusiasts of Shakespeare, vintage ephemera, and early 20th-century graphic design.