Patriotic Valentine Cherub on Eagle, Raphael Tuck
Front
Description: Color lithograph Valentine's Day postcard showing a cherubic child in a patriotic outfit with a stars-and-stripes hat, riding on the back of a bald eagle that holds a heart-decorated envelope in its talons. The verse reads 'To my Valentine. On eagle's wings I bring to you / My heart's affection, fond and true.' Signed 'Eleanor' at bottom.
Printed Text: To my Valentine. On eagle's wings I bring to you My heart's affection, fond and true. — Eleanor — COPYRIGHT 1906 BY RAPHAEL TUCK & SONS CO. LTD.
Back
Description: Divided back with 'POST CARD' in large letters, postmark from Providence, Rhode Island dated February 14, 1907, one-cent Franklin stamp, handwritten address to Miss Marguerite Ashley, 25 Walnut Street, East Providence, Rhode Island, and Raphael Tuck & Sons publisher imprint.
Printed Text: Raphael Tuck & Sons' Valentine Post Cards Series No. 8 "From Many Lands" ART PUBLISHERS TO THEIR MAJESTIES THE KING AND QUEEN. POST CARD THE ADDRESS TO BE WRITTEN ON THIS SIDE.
Postmark & Message
Postmark: Providence, Rhode Island machine cancel
Message:
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