1908 Happy New Year Postcard Raphael Tuck & Sons Lily Valley Four Leaf Clover

Description

View 1908 Happy New Year Postcard Raphael Tuck & Sons Lily Valley Four Leaf Clover with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Framing this central motif is a vibrant border of four-leaf clovers, representing good luck for the coming year. This exquisite antique postcard from 1908 features a stunning display of Edwardian symbolism, produced by the renowned Raphael Tuck & Sons. The front artfully depicts the year '1908' formed entirely from delicate Lily of the Valley blossoms, a traditional symbol of returning happiness. Framing this central motif is a vibrant border of four-leaf clovers, representing good luck for the coming year. The lithography showcases the high-quality craftsmanship of the 'Art Publishers to Their Majesties the King & Queen,' with subtle embossing that adds texture and depth to the floral elements. The reverse side reveals the rich history of this piece, bearing a clear postmark from Westons Mills, N.Y., dated December 31, 1907, just in time for the New Year celebration. It features a green one-cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp and the characteristic divided back of the era. As part of the 'New Year Post Cards' Series No. 113, this 'Printed in Saxony' collectible is a wonderful example of seasonal greetings from the early 20th century, perfect for collectors of holiday ephemera, Tuck postcards, or botanical illustrations. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Postcards & Supplies › Postcards › Non-Topographical Postcards.

Occasion

New Year

Subject

1908 Lily of the Valley

Theme

Flowers Plants, Luck, Holiday

Unit of Sale

Single Unit

Type

Printed (Lithograph)

Postage Condition

Posted

Features

Embossed, Divided Back

Brand/Publisher

Raphael Tuck Sons

Size

Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in)

Country of Origin

United States