Vintage 1911 Postcard: Raphael Tuck Christmas Snows Shepherd Sheep Pine Tree

USD 9.99

Condition: Used

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View Vintage 1911 Postcard: Raphael Tuck Christmas Snows Shepherd Sheep Pine Tree with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. To the left, snow-dusted reeds and grasses suggest a frozen marshland. The "Christmas Greetings" text is rendered in a classic red and gold stylized font. Their cards, often "Printed in Saxony," are famous for high-quality lithography and artistic detail. (Following is an AI generated description and history, please examine photos to verify.) This beautiful vintage postcard features a serene, embossed winter scene from the "Christmas Snows" Series of Post Cards No. 503 , published by the world-renowned Raphael Tuck & Sons . The artwork depicts a shepherd tending to a flock of sheep in a snowy landscape, framed by a sunset horizon and vibrant green pine branches heavy with detailed brown pinecones . To the left, snow-dusted reeds and grasses suggest a frozen marshland. The "Christmas Greetings" text is rendered in a classic red and gold stylized font. Publisher History: Raphael Tuck & Sons was a giant in the "Golden Age of Postcards." Founded in London in 1866, they were granted the Royal Warrant of Appointment by Queen Victoria and subsequent monarchs, as noted by the Royal Coat of Arms on the reverse. Their cards, often "Printed in Saxony," are famous for high-quality lithography and artistic detail. Condition: This card is in good vintage condition for its age, featuring a green one-cent Benjamin Franklin postage stamp and a clear Madrid, Iowa (IOWA) postmark dated Dec 23, 1911 . There is some minor corner wear and light surface soiling consistent with age. Please examine photos carefully for a full assessment of the edges and surface texture. Message Translation The message is written in Swedish . It is a traditional holiday greeting. Transcription: "en god och Lycklig Jul och et godt nytt år till önskas af Mr and mrs C. F. Martinson till mr och mrs Gustaf Buase" Translation: "A Merry and Happy Christmas and a Happy New Year is wished by Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Martinson to Mr. and Mrs. Gustaf Buase." The card is addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Gustaf Buase (or possibly Brase) in Malmo (likely Malmo, Nebraska, given the Iowa postmark and Swedish heritage common in that region). Standard size of approximately 3.5" x 5.5". Please Examine Pictures for Condition as they are part of the description. May have soiling, minor hairline creases or corner dents. If you buy it and don't like it, send it back at your expense for a full refund. The item must be returned in the same condition in which it was sent. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Postcards & Supplies › Postcards › Non-Topographical Postcards.