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Get ready to jump-start your holiday celebrations with our spectacular Christmas & Toy Auction!Whether you are hunting for rare vintage decorations, looking to completely refresh your holiday home display, or seeking the perfect toys to surprise the little ones, this event has something special waiting for you. We are bringing you an incredible selection featuring 100% Christmas-themed items paired with a fantastic collection of miscellaneous toys that make perfect gifts or collectibles. Mark Your Calendars! Auction Date: September 21, 2026 Live Start Time: 7:00 PM EST Pre-Bidding is Officially LIVE! You don't have to wait until auction night to secure your favorite pieces. Pre-bids are being accepted right now! Head over to our catalog early to explore the items, beat the crowd, and lock in your initial bids before the live action kicks off. Featured in This Auction: All Things Christmas: Gorgeous holiday tree ornaments, festive indoor/outdoor lawn decor, nativity sets, wreaths, and string lights to brighten your home. Miscellaneous Toys: Action figures, board games, vintage collectibles, and high-quality playthings perfect for kids of all ages (or the young at heart!). Beat the holiday rush and find your treasures early. Click the link below to browse the catalog, view high-res photos, and place your pre-bids today! Browse the Full Auction Catalog & Bid Now Greystone Auction LLC Experienced. Trusted. Preferred. 3121 N. Kerr Ave Wilmington, NC 28405 (910)232-6966

Welcome to The Golden Age Ephemera Showcase, an extraordinary online bidding event closing at the end of this month. This monumental auction features over 1,000 curated lots of authentic antique postcards spanning the late 1800s to the early 1900s—the true "Golden Age" of postal history. Whether you are a seasoned deltiologist, a history enthusiast, or an investor in paper ephemera, this auction offers an unprecedented window into the turn of the century. Auction Highlights Extensive European Holdings: Travel back in time through an incredible selection of overseas mail, featuring stunning views, architecture, and daily life from Germany, Italy, England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. Global & Topographical Rarities: Explore a vast array of international cities, small-town views, real photo postcards (RPPCs), and rare holiday greetings. Diverse Formats: The auction includes beautifully preserved lithographs, embossed greetings, historical events, and artist-signed cards. Bidding Information Auction Format: Online-only, high-bid format. Lots Available: 1,000+ individual and group lots. Closing Date: [Insert Exact Date], bidding is open now! All lots have been carefully categorized with high-resolution scans of both fronts and backs so you can bid with absolute confidence on condition, postmarks, and historic stamps. Don't miss your chance to own a piece of global history. Register today, browse the catalog, and place your bids before the hammer falls! 1. Chronological & Postal Era Keywords These keywords target specific legal regulations and structural layouts of the postcard's back: [1, 2] "Pioneer Era" (1893–1898): Refers to the earliest American picture postcards, heavily popularized by the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition. [1, 2] "Private Mailing Card" or "PMC" (1898–1901): Refers to cards printed by private publishers under an 1898 Act of Congress; they feature the mandatory phrase "Private Mailing Card" on the back. [1, 2] "Undivided Back" or "UB" (1901–1907): Keywords for cards where the back was legally reserved onlyfor the address. Messages had to be written across the front borders. [1, 2, 3] "Divided Back" or "DB" (1907–1915): Denotes the “Golden Age” of postcards when the back was split in half to separate the message from the address. [1, 2, 3] "White Border Era" or "WB" (1915–1930): Cards printed with a distinct blank white border surrounding the image to save printing inks during and after World War I. [1, 2, 3] "Linen Era" or "LIN" (1930–1945): Postcards printed on heavily textured, high-rag-content paper that looks and feels like fabric. [1, 2, 3] 2. Production & Material Keywords Searching by physical attributes often yields the most unique and valuable items: [1] "RPPC" or "Real Photo Postcard" (1900–Present): Actual photographic prints on postcard-backed paper, rather than standard mass-produced lithographs. "Chromo" / "Chromolithograph": High-quality, vibrant color lithographs common in the early 1900s, often produced by premium German printers. "Albertype": A specific early gelatin printing technique noted for very fine details, popular up through the 1930s. "Embossed": Postcards featuring raised, 3D textured reliefs, incredibly popular for holiday greetings before 1915. "Novelty": Postcards made of atypical materials such as "Leather postcard", "Wood postcard", "Aluminum", or containing "Mechanical" pull-tabs and moving parts. "Silk Postcard" / "Embroidered": Intricate fabric cards, many featuring military motifs or flags handmade by French/Belgian women during WWI. "Hold to Light" or "HTL": Postcards built with layered cutouts that reveal a glowing night scene or hidden image when placed in front of a lamp or window. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9] 3. Design & Art Movement Keywords To capture specific design aesthetics from these decades, combine your searches with these artistic movements: [1] "Art Nouveau" (1890s–1910s): Characters or scenes with flowing, organic lines, asymmetrical floral patterns, and soft colors. "Art Deco" (1920s–1930s): Marked by bold, geometric designs, symmetric patterns, and stylized industrial aesthetics. "Artist Signed": Cards displaying a printed signature or initials of a notable illustrator (e.g., Ellen Clapsaddle, Frances Brundage, or Harrison Fisher). "Oilette": A famous trademark used by publisher Raphael Tuck & Sons to describe printed cards that replicate miniature oil paintings. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5] 4. Subject Matter Keywords Collectors generally classify their topics into two primary groupings: [1] "Topographical" / Views "Subject" / Thematic "Main Street" (A highly sought-after RPPC look) "Holidays" (e.g., Vintage Halloween, Santa Claus, Easter) "Depot" or "Train Station" "WWI Military" / "Censored Front" "Courthouse" or "State Capitol" "Comic" / "Vinegar Verse" (Sarcastic vintage Valentines) "Skyline" or "Birdseye View" "Transportation" (e.g., Steam locomotive, Trolley, Paddle steamer) "Hotel", "Resort", or "Sanatorium" "Pop Culture" (e.g., Silent film star, Early aviation, Automobile) Greystone Auction LLC Experienced. Trusted. Preferred. 3121 N. Kerr Ave Wilmington, NC 28405 (910)232-6966