1908 Happy New Year Antique Embossed Postcard Lucky Clovers Snow Holly Germany

Description

View 1908 Happy New Year Antique Embossed Postcard Lucky Clovers Snow Holly Germany with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Surrounding the numbers are intricate line drawings of four-leaf clovers for good luck and sprigs of holly, representing the winter season. The reverse side features a divided back, which was newly authorized in the United States in 1907, making this an early example of the format. International orders will be shipped with an international stamp. I ship 4 postcards to an envelope and will issue a refund for shipping overage.  This exquisite antique postcard celebrates the arrival of 1908 with striking embossed typography and classic holiday symbols. The year is rendered in large, textured brown numerals that appear to be crafted from natural wood or bark, topped with delicate white snow drifts. Surrounding the numbers are intricate line drawings of four-leaf clovers for good luck and sprigs of holly, representing the winter season. The greeting 'A Happy New Year' is elegantly scripted across the top in a stylized, thorny font that complements the botanical theme. Produced by the Illustrated Postal Card Co. of New York and printed in Germany, this card is a beautiful example of early 20th-century lithography and embossing. The reverse side features a divided back, which was newly authorized in the United States in 1907, making this an early example of the format. The back also displays a patriotic eagle motif and clear publishing credits, showcasing the high-quality production standards of German-made cards during the Golden Age of Postcards. This piece is a wonderful find for collectors of holiday ephemera or those specializing in the year 1908. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Postcards & Supplies › Postcards › Non-Topographical Postcards.

Country of Origin

Germany