Christmas Antique Postcards 4 PUBL: Tuck. Series 100. Scenes. Silver Trim

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View Christmas Antique Postcards 4 PUBL: Tuck. Series 100. Scenes. Silver Trim with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Series 100. Silver Trim. The firm was so well respected that they had the honor of being appointed in 1894 by Queen Victoria as the "Art Publishers to their Majesties the King & Queen of the United Kingdom.". Christmas Antique Postcards 4 PUBL: Tuck. Series 100. Scenes. Silver Trim  This is a nice set of CHRISTMAS postcards that have the classic Christmas Motifs seen on ANTIQUE postcards from the early 1900s.  The postcards are nicely drawn and have a colorful and attractive look to them.  These postcards have a nice seasonal feel and are good postcards to add to a collection.  They would appeal to collectors because they have good detail and are pleasing to look at.    These postcards are from the publisher Raphael Tuck & Sons and they are part of the Holly Postcard Series (Series # 100).  There were 48 postcards in this series set and they show many different scenes including SNOWY VILLAGE SCENES, SUNSETS, BIRDS, HOLLY & BERRIES, CHURCH BELLS, CANDLES, etc.  These postcards are nicely EMBOSSED.  They have SILVER TRIM in the design and wording.  Silver Trim was unique and is now sought after by collectors. The postcards have good detail, which makes them very interesting to look at.  These postcards have DIVIDED BACKS.     These postcards were published by Raphael Tuck & Sons, who is a very important and valued publisher. They were in the publishing business in England from 1866 through the mid 1960s.  They first started publishing Christmas postcards in the 1903 era and had them printed in their native Prussia, Germany. They are noted for high quality postcards and ephemera (booklets) that now have a huge appeal to collectors. Tuck's "Oilette" Series was the first VIEWS postcards published in 1903 and they came in sets. These became Tuck's most popular postcards, and a "standard" model for other publishers. The firm was so well respected that they had the honor of being appointed in 1894 by Queen Victoria as the "Art Publishers to their Majesties the King & Queen of the United Kingdom."        These postcards are UNPOSTED (3) and POSTED (1) with a cancel date of 1907.  The publisher Tuck printed their earlier postcards in Saxony, Germany.    These are BETTER POSTCARDS and good for a collector. The postcards will keep their value!  They are sleeved and in good condition.    Regarding condition, please note that we try to remove damaged postcards from our lots, and only sell those postcards that are worth having in a collection.  However, because of their age (over 100 years old!), please expect some creases, cuts, stains, paper toning, and edge wear on the postcards.  We do not want you to be disappointed, so look closely at the photos we provide to see the postcards and the backs.     The postcards are shipped in a sturdy envelope.  We only ship within the USA; we do not sell or ship internationally.  USA shipping is with tracking, and we use  eBay Standard Envelope  mail when the value is under $20 and the weight is under 3 oz; and, we use  USPS Ground Advantage  when the value is over $20 or the weight is over 3 oz.  We  combine shipping  whenever possible.  If you purchase multiple lots, you can wait and we will send you an invoice for the combined shipping before you pay.  In case you have already paid for the lots, we will still combine the shipment and refund you any extra shipping charges back to your account.   Please visit our eBay store,   VINTAGE POSTCARDS FOR COLLECTORS ,  for other fine antique and vintage postcards and collectible items.  We are a well-established antique postcard dealer, and have a good reputation for meeting our customer's expectations.  We have a strong inventory of antique 1900's HOLIDAY and GREETINGS postcards including from publishers such as TUCK & SONS and INTERNATIONAL ART PUBLISHING (with artist Ellen Clapsaddle). Let us know of your interests and desires. Thank you, and we very much appreciate your patronage!  Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Postcards & Supplies › Postcards › Non-Topographical Postcards.

Country of Origin

Germany

Occasion

Christmas

Subject

Christmas Motifs

Theme

Community Life, Domestic & Family Life, Flowers & Plants, Greetings, Holiday, Landscapes, Christmas Motifs, Friendship

Year Manufactured

1907

Unit of Sale

Postcard Lot

Type

Printed (Lithograph)

Original/Licensed Reprint

Original

Era

Divided Back (1907-1915)

Postage Condition

Posted

Features

Divided Back, Embossed, Silver Trim

Artist

Various

Number of Items in Set

4

Material

Paper

Brand/Publisher

Raphael Tuck & Sons

Signed

No

Personalize

No

Time Period Manufactured

1900-1919

Size

Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in)