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

Collection of 38 Antique Sacred and Devotional Postcards "Not Divided" - Size 14x9 cm - Isidoro Kisch, Oneglia/Doyen, UPU - Early 1900s
Exceptional and rich archive collection consisting of 38 assorted vintage postcards dating from the late 19th century and the very early years of the 20th century (Belle Époque). All postcards feature the classic period size of 14 x 9 cm and belong to the esteemed historical type with the back labeled "Non Divisé" (Undivided Back), a key detail for postal history collectors (pre-1905).
The collection is rigorously divided into 3 distinct thematic and editorial lots:
1. Lot "Storia Sacra" with Die-cut Borders - Publisher Isidoro Kisch (20 Pieces)
• Quantity: 20 postcards (Dimensions: 14 x 9 cm).
• Characteristics: Homogeneous series with the characteristic rare die-cut borders of the era designed to simulate an ancient parchment sheet.
• Content: Illustrations related to the stories of the Patriarchs (Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph). Texts and bilingual quotes in Latin and French. Carry the Parisian editorial credit "Isidoro Kisch, 34 Rue de Turenne - Importé / Déposé".
2. Lot of Chromolithographic Postcards with Ecclesiastical Authorization - Publisher E. Oneglia / Doyen Typography (8 Pieces)
• Quantity: 8 postcards / holy cards of great value (Dimensions: 14 x 9 cm).
• Characteristics: Splendid and vivid chromolithographic prints with bright details, illuminated initials, and ornamental motifs in Liberty/Medieval style. All bear on the front the official approval of the curia "Cum approbatione ecclesiastica".
• Production: Signed on the margin "Editore E. Oneglia - Torino" and printed by the famous "Prop. it. Doyen di G. Simondetti - Torino", a hallmark 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).
• Characteristics: Entirely homogeneous art series with backs in the "Non Diviso" format, characterized by the minimalist and elegant classic header "CARTE POSTALE".
• Content: Photo-typic reproductions of classic art engravings with scenes from Genesis and the Old Testament (Adam and Eve, Hagar in the desert, etc.). Titles and identifying captions in Latin placed along the lower edge of the front.
Overall condition of the entire collection:
All 38 postcards are in excellent archival condition, new, never written on, and never mailed. The backs are clean. An ideal lot for delofili (delophiles), collectors of religious themes, postal history, and antique graphics.
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