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Valentines: Wonderful collection, c1880-1950, with many…
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Melbourne
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18-Dec-2012
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Valentines: Wonderful collection, c1880-1950, with many beautiful and elaborate cards. Mainly G/VG condition. (Valentine's Day exploded in popularity under the reign of wildly romantic and sentimental Queen Victoria. in the mid-1800s. 'Fancy' Valentines adorned with real lace, paper lace, and ribbons were assembled in factories as the British spent 1 billion pounds a year on Valentines gifts like cards, flowers, and chocolates). (39 items)
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Printed & Written Material: Cards - Other