1909 Raphael Tuck Easter Happiness Cross Poem Embossed Postcard Saxony

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View 1909 Raphael Tuck Easter Happiness Cross Poem Embossed Postcard Saxony with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Discover a beautiful piece of early 20th-century ephemera with this antique Raphael Tuck & Sons Easter postcard, series 188 No 972. Titled "Easter Happiness," the card features an elegant design with a radiant cross at its center, surrounded by ornate, gothic-inspired borders reminiscent of stained glass windows. The card is adorned with a meaningful religious poem: "Christ the Lord is risen again, Christ has broken every chain; Hark! Angelic voices cry, Singing evermore on high, Alleluia!" The vibrant chromolithograph printing, characteristic of Tuck's renowned quality, brings out rich greens, purples, and gold, enhanced by subtle embossing that adds a tactile dimension to the decorative elements. This collectible postcard, printed in Saxony, showcases the artistic excellence of Raphael Tuck & Sons, a prestigious publisher known for their exquisite holiday and scenic cards. The card's historical significance is further cemented by its 1909 postmark from Tucker, Vermont, making it a tangible link to Easter celebrations of over a century ago. Its intricate design, coupled with its religious theme and the esteemed Raphael Tuck imprint, makes it a desirable item for collectors of vintage postcards, Easter memorabilia, religious ephemera, and Raphael Tuck enthusiasts. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Postcards & Supplies › Postcards › Non-Topographical Postcards.

Country of Origin

United States