Vintage 1909 Postcard: Raphael Tuck Oilette Easter Chicks Lily of the Valley

USD 12.99

Condition: Used

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View Vintage 1909 Postcard: Raphael Tuck Oilette Easter Chicks Lily of the Valley with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. This card is part of their highly collectible"Oilette" Series II [Regd.]. The front exhibits a vibrant, charming illustration of two fluffy yellow baby chicks—one entirely hatched and standing, and the other peeking sweetly from a broken white eggshell. Detailed Item Description Overview Up for sale is a beautiful vintage 3.5" x 5.5" Easter postcard published by the world-renowned Raphael Tuck & Sons . This card is part of their highly collectible "Oilette" Series II [Regd.] Easter Postcard collection and features a stunning, painting-like texture unique to the Oilette line. The front exhibits a vibrant, charming illustration of two fluffy yellow baby chicks—one entirely hatched and standing, and the other peeking sweetly from a broken white eggshell. To the left rests an elegant bouquet of white Lily of the Valley blossoms nestled in rich green leaves, all set against a soft, textured lavender-purple background. The card features a green Art Nouveau-style banner in the top-right reading "A HAPPY EASTER" and is signed by the artist M. Morris in the bottom-left corner. Publisher History Raphael Tuck & Sons was founded in London in 1866 and became the most famous postcard publisher of the "Golden Age" of postcards. They were granted a Royal Warrant by Queen Victoria and subsequent monarchs, proudly noted on this card's reverse with the royal coat of arms and the text "By Appointment. Art Publishers to Their Majesties the King & Queen." The "Oilette" series, introduced in 1903, was designed to look like miniature oil paintings, making them highly prized by postcard collectors today. Reverse & Postal History The reverse of this divided-back postcard features a crisp, circular postmark dated Apr 8, 1909 from Brooklyn, Iowa . It retains its original green 1-cent Benjamin Franklin US postage stamp. The card is addressed to: Bernice Reed Walden, Ks. There is a brief, faint handwritten message on the left side that reads: Hello, Doris & Helen Condition Report This authentic antique postcard is in good vintage condition, showcasing the wonderful character of a piece that is over 115 years old. It features some light, typical edge and corner wear appropriate for its age, a light vertical crease or marking on the right edge of the front face, and minor age-related toning/spotting on the reverse side. Please examine photos carefully to judge the exact condition for yourself before purchasing. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Postcards & Supplies › Postcards › Non-Topographical Postcards.