Raphael Tuck New Year Postcard 1908 Father Time Cherub Midnight Clock Saxony

USD 7.49

Condition: Used

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View Raphael Tuck New Year Postcard 1908 Father Time Cherub Midnight Clock Saxony with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Adorned with delicate flowers and vibrant hues, this card beautifully conveys "Best Wishes for a Happy New Year" in an elegant script. General wear overall expected with age. Wear apparent to the corners and edges. Celebrate the turn of the century with this exquisite Raphael Tuck & Sons "New Year" Series No 145 postcard, a true gem from 1908. The captivating front depicts a classic allegorical scene: a winged Baby New Year stands on a verdant hill, arms outstretched, gazing towards a radiant clock face resembling a rising sun, marking the midnight hour. Below, a venerable Father Time, with his iconic long beard, contemplates the passage of time. Adorned with delicate flowers and vibrant hues, this card beautifully conveys "Best Wishes for a Happy New Year" in an elegant script. Printed in Saxony, a hallmark of quality lithography from the era, this postcard showcases the artistic mastery of Raphael Tuck & Sons, renowned publishers of collectible ephemera. The reverse features a divided back, a United States One Cent Washington stamp, and a clear "LUDINGTON, MICH" postmark dated December 28, 1908, providing a tangible link to its historical journey. This piece offers a glimpse into early 20th-century holiday traditions and the enduring symbolism of renewal and the passage of time. It's a wonderful addition for collectors of vintage holiday greetings, Raphael Tuck memorabilia, or allegorical art. Antique/vintage used condition. General wear overall expected with age. Wear apparent to the corners and edges. Light staining/foxing may be present. See photos for more details and please send any questions you may have my way! Shipping via eBay Standard Envelope. Be sure to check out other items like this one in my store:  New To You Provisions!    When possible,   I will happily combine shipping on multiple items! Thank you for considering a purchase! ***ATTENTION POSTCARD & TRADE CARD ENTHUSIASTS! If you select eBay Standard Envelope for your shipping service, you will be provided with rudimentary tracking for your purchase. While the service provides location updates, it only updates when the item passes through a sorting machine located at a USPS ?hub? or post office. Your postal carrier has no way to scan the barcode to update tracking information. If your tracking shows ?out for delivery? or ?delivered? , it means the item has arrived at your local sorting center and is on its way to your delivery address. Depending on your postal route, it could take several more days for it to arrive at its final destination and total delivery time may take up to two full weeks . Additionally, in accordance with ESE requirements, all postcards will be shipped in a flexible heavy cardstock envelope with no rigid backer. Should you have an issue with delivery, please contact New to You Provisions before opening a case with eBay . Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Postcards & Supplies › Postcards › Non-Topographical Postcards.