Vintage Victorian-era trade card for Thos. F. Payne, Ye Bookseller, located in Carthage, Illinois. This charming piece of ephemera features a colorful illustration of a bird perched on a branch overlooking a snow-covered cottage scene, advertising beautiful books and elegant stationery as headquarters for holiday goods. The reverse side includes a handwritten pencil inscription "Pearl to Ida" along with significant age-related spotting. A wonderful addition for collectors of local Illinois history, bookstore memorabilia, or Victorian lithography.

Condition: Noticeable age-related wear including heavy foxing, staining on the reverse, and a light vertical crease through the center. Edges show minor bumping.

Measurements:
• Height: 5.25"
• Width: 3.25"
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