Washington SET 7 Patriotic Antique Postcards. PUBL:IAP. Artist:Clapsaddle #51646 For Sale

Washington SET 7 Patriotic Antique Postcards. PUBL:IAP. Artist:Clapsaddle #51646

This is a very nice SET of 7 PATRIOTIC POSTCARDS showing GEORGE WASHINGTON in various scenes. This set was printed by International Art Publishing, Co. (IAP) who employed the well-respected artist, ELLEN CLAPSADDLE, and these are her designs (unsigned). This is the SET Series # 51646. These postcards are ANTIQUE from the early 1900s.The postcards are colorful and the themes include: children cheering him;crossing the Delaware; Mount Vernon; cherries, and various portraits.

These postcards are truly "WORKS OF ART". They look like paintings and they are very detailed with impressive historical and people scenes. They are very pleasing to look at because of their colors and details. These are attractive postcards with much RED, WHITE, and BLUE colors. The postcards are EMBOSSED and a number have GOLD TRIM. Overall, a niceselection of classic Washington antique postcards! These are collector itemsbecause of their age, IAT as publisher, E. Clapsaddle as artist, and overall desirability of this nice set. These are very good antique postcards to put into a collection. It is rare to see these postcards in a large lot like this. This is a high value set.

The publisher of these antique postcards is the International Art Publishing Co. (IAP) who published in Germany during 1895-1915, during the “Golden Age of Postcards”.IAP is considered one of the best publishing companies for quality postcards of that era. One of their most famous artists was Ellen Clapsaddle who is highly popular with collectors.Her work with children is especially well regarded and sought after.IAP was a subsidiary of the Wolf & Co. who continued publishing postcards with Clapsaddle after IAP closed.

The postcards are all UNPOSTED (6) and POSTED (1) with a cancel date of 1909. The postcards were "PRINTED IN GERMANY" and have DIVIDED backs.

These are BETTER POSTCARDS and good for a collector.The postcards will keep their value! They are sleeved and in good condition. However, please expect some creases, stains and edge wear due to their age.The photos show the postcards and the backs.

The postcards are shipped in a sturdy envelope.USA shipping is with tracking, and we use Standard Envelopemail when the value is under $20 and the weight is under 3 oz; and, we use USPS First Class mail when the value is over $20 or the weight is over 3 oz.We ship worldwide with International Standard Deliverywith tracking, and the shipping cost is determined by the buyer's location.Wecombine shippingwhenever possible.If you purchase multiple lots, we can send you an invoice for the combined shipping before you pay. In case you have already paid for the lots, we will still combine your shipment and refund you any extra shipping charges back to your account.

Please visit our store,VINTAGE POSTCARDS FOR COLLECTORS,for other fine antique and vintage postcards and collectible items. We are a well-established antique postcard dealer, and have a good reputation for meeting our customer's expectations. We have a strong inventory of antique 1900's holiday postcards including from publisher's such as TUCK & SONS and INTERNATIONAL ART PUBLISHING(with artist Ellen Clapsaddle). Let us know of your interests and desires. Thank you, and we very much appreciate your patronage!