Recently I posted the cover of Jean-Michel Folon's Lettres a Giorgio, a collection of illustrated envelopes and postcards by the Belgian artist, all addressed to Giorgio Soavi in Milan, Italy, between 1967-1975. Above and below are examples of the contents of this book.
I love these colorful envelopes and cards! Imagine being the recipient of these treasures.
They are mailed from various countries: Italy, the USA, France, Japan. I like seeing not only the quirky, clever illustrations, but also the postmarks and the stamps. (In the above example, postage from the States to Europe was 20 cents. Now it is 90 cents.)
I don't think I can ever send out a plain white envelope again.
Doesn't it make you want to try your hand at one? Mm?
These are absolutely beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI'll get right on it!
ReplyDeleteThese are certainly quite cool.
ReplyDeleteLove the colors! They remind me of Italian ceramics - my favorite.
ReplyDeleteYes, I do want to try my hand at decorating envelopes in some way. thanks for the idea -- barbara
ReplyDeleteSharon, how wonderful! As you say, imagine receiving one of these. I absolutely love Jean-Michel Folon's work. A favourite sculpture used to stand in front of the Casino but now it's been moved elsewhere in Monaco. It's called La Fontaine aux Oiseaux and now stands on le rocher.
ReplyDeleteHere it is if you'd like to see it:
http://www.montecarlodailyphoto.com/2011/02/fountain-of-birds.html
Lots of creativity there, I'm enchanted by this idea! C'est mangifique!
ReplyDeleteLéia ;)
What makes these envelopes even more interesting is that they are somewhat anachronistic. Few people write cards and letters like they used to. We'd write our kids once a week in the good old days...now we send them emails, several times a day or more!
ReplyDeleteA very nice collection of these precious rarities.
ReplyDeleteThe ultimate postcards...gorgeous. What a wonderfully unique collection. I love the colors used in the illustrations.
ReplyDeleteSharon, I've fallen in love with Dallas, Florida, Tiller and Sairy of Ruby Holler. Mr. and Mrs. Trepid...not so much. I'm halfway through the book and am anxious to see what unscrupulous things they come up with next, especially Mr. Trepid and Z. Great writing!!!
I love the pigeon! So cool.
ReplyDeleteGreetings -
ReplyDeleteInteresting and creative beauty.
Thank you for sharing.
I love to view such beauty.
Yes, it definitely makes white envelopes extra boring.
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