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Up for sale is a beautiful, genuine antique Valentine\'s Day postcard published by the renowned Raphael Tuck & Sons.Item Details:
- Series: \"Cupid\'s Message\" Series of Valentine Post Cards No. 25
- Title: \"Love\'s Gardener\"
- Illustrative Features: Features a cherub/child gardening a heart-shaped rose topiary tree.
- Printing: \"Printed in Saxony\" (Germany)
- Era: Edwardian (circa 1905-1911), denoted by the Royal Warrant \"By Appointment Art Publishers to Their Majesties the King & Queen\".
- Status: Unposted/socially used ( has a beautiful long handwritten message on the reverse to a \"Dear Sister\", but was never sent through the post).
Good used vintage condition. This is an authentic antique Edwardian postcard. The front remains bright with strong colors, showing only minor corner wear and light surface aging. The reverse features a full, authentic handwritten message in vintage purple ink dated January 21. Unposted (no stamp or postmark). There is a light pencil price mark (75p) in the bottom corner and some mild foxing/browning along the edges consistent with age. No heavy creasing or tears. Please see photos for full detail.
