Hertfordshire Genealogy: Catalogue of F S Cards

A very distinctive set of cards, signed with the pseudonym "Dauber," published from about June 1909 by Watkins & Krake, with the very distinctive "1d postage applies" wording on the back. For a discussion about the back of the cards see 1d postage applies
				Signed Dauber All cards have, in the left margin: The Satire Series No [xx] Copyright Printed in England Published at 51 and 52 Beech Street, London

	Will you love me in December as you do in May? Signed Dauber The Satire Series No 1 1909		*Her* First Pair! Signed Dauber The Satire Series No 1 June 1909		*A woman's tongue is her sword* *P.S. And she never suffers it to rust* Signed Dauber The Satire Series No 7
*I hear you're making a big splash* The Satire Series No 8 10 October 1909
Landlady - Tell me any time you want a bath, and I'll see you have it! The Satire Series No 12 24 December 1909			I hear you've something soft in hand! The Satire Series No 13	A Merry Christmas We're off at the week-end! The Satire Series No 16 7 February 1910 [Also with printed Xmas message]
Love laughs at Lock-jaw The Satire Series No 17		We've got no money but we do see life The Satire Series No 19			I'm putting my whole soul into it! The Satire Series No 20 14 & 21 September 1909
	A Sadder and a wiser man, He rose the morrow morn. The Ancient Mariner The Satire Series No 21	At the Three Bawls! The Satire Series No 23 12 October 1909		Breathers there the man with soul so dead. Who never to himself has said "I don't care if there's a girl there." The Satire Series No 24? 25 August 1909
	We were discussing beer the other night so must apologise for bring up the subject The Satire Series No 31 1909				Can't get away from my work. Shall have more time soon The Satire Series No 33 31 August 1910
I wish they'd do it now! The Satire Series No36			Does your Mother know you're out? The Satire Series No 37 12 October 1909		Some girls don't mind suffering from Congestion of the lungs. The Satire Series No 38 7 September 1909 4 June 1910 23 November 1911
Excuse me, is this a Waltz or a Polka? The Satire Series No 43		There is more in this than meets the eye! The Satire Series No 44			A business with a big turnover! The Satire Series No 52
	*What can an old girl do but dye!* The Satire Series No 53
The series appears to have simply switched to the Paternoster Series		This is where your money goes! The Paternoster Series No 55			May I present you with a Pair of Kids? The Paternoster Series No 57 26 August 1910
*What is the meaning of this underhand behaviour* The Paternoster Series No 63			*My time is valuable* The Paternoster Series No 65		Soled out? The Paternoster Series No 66
Satire Series - Number unknown
	You do love yourself don't you! The Satire Series No ??		I have a fat banking account by me now. The Satire Series No ??	I can always lay my hand on a few hundred pounds. The Satire Series No ??
The shins of society
	As your hair grows whiter it will cost you more!	These 5 cards came as a single ebay lot and have plain backs, so the original publication details are not available. It could be either that they are proofs of the original issue or are modern reproductions. However "Don't Worry" is known as a normal Satire Series card and it is assumed all are in the Satire Series.			Don't Worry! I have Millions at the back of me! Reprinted as numbered 412[PC. I]
England Expects that every man this day will do his duty!		Oh. Oh. Antonio he's gone away		I am sending these along as I hear your going strong!

Christmas Cards- No series name
	May Christmas be full of good things Series No 900 Printed in Saxony 22 December 1909 Note: A small packet of "Seidlitz Powder" attached.		A Merry Christmas hoping you're in for a fat lump of good Luck Series No 9003? Printed in Saxony 23 December 1909		Merry Xmas Series No 905 Printed in Saxony 23 December 1909
*When the feast is getting festive* *And laughs are growing louder* *You'll thank me very kindly* *For this little Seidlitz Powder*		Better than Turkey that's plenty of meat on *Is something like this to warm your cold feet on.*		*May you be surrounded by all that is pleasant* *(How to do it. I give you a tip,)* *So have a good taste, no tie like the present,* *But don't give us much of your lip.*
	A Christmas Greeting! Hark! the herald angels sing 910 11 December 1909		A Jolly Christmas hoping everything will go down alright 918		Christmas cones but once a year so hope you'll keep it up! 23 December 1910
*Nay perfect Peace and Harmony* *Be yours this day, old boy* *And no one throw cold water* *On your Merry Song of Joy*		*Eat Well. drink well, but don't be silly* *And fathers pants will soon fit Willie*		*May you not have any* *Petty worries this Xmas*
	Hoping you'll be up to scratch this Xmas		Hoping you'll spend a nice time this Xmas, and sew-on Series No 801 Note: The button is a real button stuck to the card.		A Merry Christmas and may everything end up 'fine' Series No 919
*May the finger of Time only trace,* *Lines of Happiness on your face,* *And as the Seasons go faster & faster,* *May all your friends stick to you like plaster*		*You needn't keep up Xmas* *Appearances or Riches* *But I'm sending you a Button* *For you must keep up your ____*		*May you realize everything* *Your Heart is keen on* *And whenever in need* *Find a good friend to lean on*

Christmas Cards - No publisher, series name or serial number
	*May you be full of good spirits this Xmas (as usual)*
*I think the above is a very good reason* *Why you should (s)port the blue ribbon this season*

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