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Monday, March 14, 2016

Funny Postcard against Russia and China Boxer Rebellion

Mocking Postcard against Russia German Shippost 1901

Mocking Postcard against Russia and China Shippost 1901 
Mocking Postcard against Russia and China Shippost 1901
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Old lithographed postcard form the Boxer Rebellion Period. Caricature depicting Russia stumbling of the (Chinese) dragon, while the other super-powers are buy cutting their share from the dragon.

Sent as postcard by the Imperial German Marine. Kaiserlich Deutsche Marine Schiffspost No. 67 – cancellation. This steamer was called Sylvia. Altona arrival-strike, good condition, scarce.

More such Postcards: HERE

Tuesday, March 01, 2016

Raphael Kirchner Postcard Girl in Art Nouveau Summer Dress

Raphael Kirchner Postcard Girl in Art Nouveau Dress 1901

Raphael Kirchner Postcard Girl in Art Nouveau Dress 1901
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Decorative Art Nouveau postcard depicting a pretty young lady wearing a summer dress with decorative patterns. Artist signed: Raphael Kirchner

Published by Theo Stroefer's Kunstverlag, Nuremberg, Series 99 Nr. III Unused as postcard in Germany in 1901, good condition.

More Art Nouveau Postcards: HERE