Comic Valentines (14 pcs)

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This lot of 14 comic valentines (also known as Vinegar Valentines or Penny Dreadfuls) features 13 postcards (1900's - 1910's) and one framed (1930's / 1940's). They were originally designed to be sent anonymously as a joke or as an insult. They include humorous illustrations and verse concerning various personality types and professions. Postcards measure 5.5" x 3.5" - many have been posted, some have not (see photos). Framed measures 10" x 7".

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Comic Valentines (14 pcs)

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