Vintage German Postcard Sailor and Ginger Mermaid “A Good Catch” Nautical Humor

Description: Description: This vintage German postcard features a humorous and whimsical scene titled “Ein guter Fang” (“A Good Catch”), depicting a sailor delightfully reeling in a mermaid with a fishing net. The playful imagery, with another mischievous nymph looking on, reflects early 20th-century maritime humor and makes it a delightful collectible for those interested in vintage postcards, nautical themes, or mermaid ephemera. The reverse side contains handwritten correspondence in German, adding to the postcard’s historical charm. Produced by Verlag M. Glückstadt & Münden, it showcases the light-hearted, artistic spirit that made comic postcards so popular in the early 1900s. Historic Value & Charm to Your Collection: This postcard blends seaside humor with whimsical art, capturing a time when mermaid imagery and sailor tales played a central role in storytelling and collectibles. It’s an excellent addition to collections focused on nautical art, comic postcards, or European ephemera. Community Building: Perfect for vintage postcard enthusiasts, nautical art lovers, and ephemera collectors, this card pairs well with other maritime-themed items. Browse Wuicho’s Slightly Unusual Store to save with combined shipping when purchasing multiple postcards! Fun Fact: Sailors and mermaids have long been intertwined in mythology, often representing both romantic fantasy and the dangers of the sea. This postcard humorously reinterprets that lore, portraying a sailor who has truly caught more than he bargained for. Condition Consistency: The professionally scanned images show the condition of the postcard. Expect minor corner wear and toning, typical for a piece over 100 years old. Shipping Information: Postcard Sleeve Protection Rigid Envelope Shipping Shipped Next Business Day Shipping maxes out at $1.50, regardless of quantity Category: Collectibles > Postcards > Vintage (Pre-1940) > Humor Happy Words: Vintage German postcard sailor and mermaid humor Ein guter Fang comic postcard nautical theme Maritime-themed postcard with whimsical art Early 20th-century postcard comic scene Handwritten message vintage German postcard Slightly Unusual store with combined shipping German ephemera collectible sailor postcard Nautical humor collectible postcard Lighthearted postcard with sailor and mermaid art Mermaid fishing net postcard comic art Maritime-themed German art collectible Comic postcard with handwritten correspondence European nautical-themed collectible postcard Sailor and sea mythology-themed art postcard Playful postcard featuring sailor’s “good catch” Combined shipping for postcard collections

Price: 18.88 USD

Location: Miami, Florida

End Time: 2024-11-16T21:17:53.000Z

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