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This charming vintage postcard captures a classic Valentine\'s Day scene, featuring a whimsical Cupid diligently measuring two large, intertwined red hearts. The vibrant colors and detailed illustration suggest the chromolithography printing technique, characteristic of early 20th-century postcards, making it a delightful piece of ephemera. The card carries a sentimental message: \"IF YOU LOVE ME AS I LOVE YOU, OUR HEARTS WILL BE NO LONGER TWO,\" embodying the romantic spirit of the era.Published by the renowned Julius Bien & Company of New York as part of their \"Valentine Series Number 310,\" this postcard bears a clear Lockport, NY postmark dated February 14, 1908. The divided back format, along with the 1-cent Franklin stamp, further authenticates its early 20th-century origin. It\'s a wonderful collectible for enthusiasts of vintage valentines, early American postcards, or those with a connection to Lockport, New York, offering a tangible link to the past\'s expressions of affection and communication.