Raphael Tuck Oilette Robin Bird Holly Christmas Postcard 1912 Posted

USD 9.95

Condition: Used

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View Raphael Tuck Oilette Robin Bird Holly Christmas Postcard 1912 Posted with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. The festive greeting "A HAPPY CHRISTMAS" is prominently displayed, capturing the spirit of the season. Discover a charming piece of holiday history with this Raphael Tuck & Sons "Oilette" postcard, postmarked from Oakland, California in 1912. The front features a delightful illustration of a plump robin, perched upside down on a holly branch adorned with vibrant red berries and lush green leaves, set against a warm, wood-grain textured background. The festive greeting "A HAPPY CHRISTMAS" is prominently displayed, capturing the spirit of the season. This collectible card, from the renowned Tuck's Post Card series C 1370, showcases the distinctive Oilette printing technique, celebrated for its rich colors and oil painting-like effect. As a testament to its journey, the reverse side bears a clear 1-cent U.S. postage stamp and a handwritten message from "Louie" to "Miss B. Neugebauer" in Wessington, South Dakota, wishing a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. This vintage postcard embodies the artistry of early 20th-century holiday greetings and the historical connection of postal communication. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Postcards & Supplies › Postcards › Topographical Postcards.

Region: California
City: Oakland
Subject: Robin Bird
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Country: United States
Theme: Christmas
Postage Condition: Posted
Era: Edwardian (1901-1910)
Year Manufactured: 1912
Continent: North America
Brand/Publisher: Raphael Tuck Sons
Time Period Manufactured: 1900-1919