France - religious - Postcard (38) - 1890-1904

Collection of 38 Ancient Sacred and Devotional Postcards "Undivided" - Size 14x9 cm - Isidoro Kisch, Oneglia/Doyen, UPU - Early 1900s Exceptional and rich archive collection consisting of 38 assorted antique postcards dating from the late 19th century and the very early years of the 20th century (Belle Époque). All postcards have the classic 14 x 9 cm format and belong to the prestigious historical type with undivided back (Undivided Back), a fundamental detail for postal history collectors (pre-1905). The collection is strictly divided into 3 distinct thematic and editorial lots: 1. Lot "Holy History" with Die-Cut Borders - Publisher Isidoro Kisch (20 Pieces) • Quantity: 20 postcards (Dimensions: 14 x 9 cm). • Features: Homogeneous series with the characteristic and rare jagged borders of the era designed to simulate an ancient parchment sheet. • Content: Illustrations relating to the stories of the Patriarchs (Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph). Texts and bilingual quotes in Latin and French. Bearing the Paris editorial signature "Isidoro Kisch, 34 Rue de Turenne - Importé / Déposé". 2. Lot of Chromolithograph Postcards with Ecclesiastical Authorization - Publisher E. Oneglia / Doyen Printing House (8 Pieces) • Quantity: 8 postcards / holy cards of great value (Dimensions: 14 x 9 cm). • Features: Splendid and vivid chromolithographic prints with bright details, illuminated initials, and ornamental motifs in Liberty/Medieval style. All carry on the front the official approval of the diocese "Cum approbatione ecclesiastica". • Production: Signed on the margin "Editore E. Oneglia - Torino" and printed by the famous "Prop. it. Doyen di G. Simondetti - Torino", excellence of Italian lithography of the period. Liturgical texts and prayers (including the Memorare) in Latin. 3. Lot of Artistic Black-and-White/Sepia Postcards - Classic Series (10 Pieces) • Quantity: 10 artistic postcards (Dimensions: 14 x 9 cm). • Features: Entirely homogeneous art series with backs in the "Non Diviso" format, characterized by the minimalist, elegant classic inscription with only the heading "CARTE POSTALE". • Content: Phototypic reproductions of classic art engravings with scenes from Genesis and the Old Testament (Adam and Eve, Hagar in the desert, etc.). Titles and identifying chapters in Latin placed on the lower edge of the front. Condition of the entire collection: All 38 postcards are in excellent archival condition, new, never written on and never circulated. The backs are clean. An ideal lot for delophiles, collectors of religious themes, postal history and antique graphics. Please carefully view the complete photo gallery for details on the individual subjects and their condition.

Estimate:$167.33

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