Raphael Tuck Embossed Holly Christmas Postcard Cathedral Spire Sunrise Edwardian

Description

View Raphael Tuck Embossed Holly Christmas Postcard Cathedral Spire Sunrise Edwardian with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Step back in time with this exquisite Raphael Tuck & Sons "Holly Post Cards" series postcard, a true gem from the Edwardian era. The front features a vibrant cluster of holly and berries, beautifully embossed to give a tactile, three-dimensional effect. Behind the festive foliage, a stunning archway frames a picturesque scene: majestic cathedral spires bathed in the warm glow of a sunrise or celestial light, creating a serene and hopeful atmosphere. The elegant script at the bottom wishes "A Merry Christmas to You," embodying the spirit of the season. This collectible piece showcases the artistry of Raphael Tuck & Sons, renowned "ART PUBLISHERS TO THEIR MAJESTIES THE KING & QUEEN," as proudly noted on the reverse. The intricate chromolithography combined with the detailed embossing highlights the superior quality and craftsmanship characteristic of Tuck postcards. This postcard is a testament to early 20th-century holiday greetings, perfect for collectors of vintage Christmas ephemera, Raphael Tuck works, or those who appreciate the historical charm of embossed and finely printed postcards. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Postcards & Supplies › Postcards › Non-Topographical Postcards.

Occasion

Christmas

Subject

Christmas, Holly, Cathedral, Sunrise

Theme

Holiday, Religious, Architecture

Year Manufactured

1900s

Unit of Sale

Single Unit

Type

Printed (Lithograph)

Original/Licensed Reprint

Original

Postage Condition

Unposted

Era

Edwardian (1901-1910)

Features

Embossed

Number of Items in Set

1

Material

Cardboard

Brand/Publisher

Raphael Tuck Sons

Signed

No

Time Period Manufactured

1900-1909

Size

Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in)

Unit Type

Unit

Country of Origin

United Kingdom