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I know I'm a bit early, but I can't help showing all the love:) I have a problem when it comes to paper or ephemera, this is just a small example of the 100's of vintage cards I have. Most date around 1940-50. The last 2 pic's are from the late 20's.
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Those are wonderful!!
Thank you packrat.
precious ! Love them :-)
Happy Valentine's Day vintagemad!!
Michael
Happy Valentine's Day to you as well Official & everyone on CW! Thanks for all the Love!
Happy Valentine's Day vintagemad
GREAT CARDS, I'VE GOT QUITE A COLLECTION, TOO, OF COURSE, MAINLY WITH CATS! TOO LATE TO POST, THOUGH!
Love yours! I collect them too! I think your sheer numbers have me beat!
Thanks for all the love's. I have a ton of Easter cards I have to dig out, will post some when I find them.