1930s Disney Postcard Mickey Mouse Likeness Flowers French M.D. Paris

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Charming 1930s French Walt Disney–authorized postcard featuring characters drawn in the unmistakable likeness of Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse in a sweet romantic “flowers for you” scene. This card was published in France and is fully marked on the back:“Éditions M. L. Paris – Par Autorisation: Walt Disney – Mickey Mouse S.A.”This confirms it as an authentic, licensed European Disney postcard — and an increasingly scarce one.? Front Image DetailsMickey-style character, wearing classic red shorts, yellow gloves, and big shoes, presents a bouquet of roses with a gentlemanly flourish of his lavender top hat.Minnie-style character, in a blue skirt and yellow gloves, reacts joyfully and bashfully at her doorway.Soft pastel brickwork, charming street details, and the expressive faces give this card that distinct 1930s French Disney aesthetic.Caption reads:“Quelques fleurs pour vous, Madame !…”(“Some flowers for you, Madame!”)This artwork belongs to the beloved era of early European Disney licensing, where French illustrators rendered Mickey and Minnie in slightly stylized forms while keeping their unmistakable likeness.? Back DetailsPostmarked Paris – Gare du Nord – 12 August 1935.Two French 40c violet stamps (Type Semeuse).Beautiful handwritten French message.Printed on left:“Éditions M. L. Paris – Par autorisation: Walt Disney – Mickey Mouse S.A.”“Fabrication Française” down the center line.Full usage and period ink—all correct for mid-1930s French postcards.? Historical ContextIn the early-to-mid 1930s, Disney licensed a small number of European publishers to produce region-specific Mickey Mouse ephemera. France embraced Mickey instantly, and postcards became one of the most popular formats.These postcards:were printed in small batchesfeature unique French artistic interpretations of Mickey & Minniemix American character design with Parisian charmwere sold in stationers, bookshops, and department storesare now much harder to find, especially postally used examples from the 1930sThis card is also a wonderful snapshot of how Mickey Mouse imagery spread internationally just a few years after his 1928 debut.? Postcard DetailsAuthentic licensed Disney postcard1935 Paris postmarkPublished by M. L. ParisDivided backColor lithographSize approx. 3.5” × 5.5”? ConditionMild corner/edge wear consistent with ageLight age toningFront colors bright and cleanMinor stains on reverse, not affecting imageBeautifully preserved for an 88-year-old postcard? Ideal For Collectors OfEarly Mickey & Minnie Mouse likeness itemsDisney ephemera (1930s)French Disney postcardsValentine / romantic-themed Disney artVintage Paris mailPre-war animation collectibles

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