1908 Antique Swedish Christmas Postcard Ruth Milles Angel God Jul Postmark Stamp For Sale

Item Specifics:Subject: Christmas / HolidaysType: Printed LithographEra: Divided Back Era (c. 1907-1915)Theme: Nordic Art Nouveau Angel, Scandinavian Christmas, Signed ArtistArtist: Ruth Milles (1873-1941)Publisher: Förlags A.-B. Hvar 8 Dag, Göteborg (Bilaga till Jultidningen \"Vintersol\" 1908)Country of Manufacture: SwedenCondition: Very Good (VG) - Postally UsedItem Description:Up for sale is a beautiful, highly collectible antique Swedish Christmas postcard designed by the celebrated Swedish sculptor and illustrator Ruth Milles. This piece features a striking Nordic Art Nouveau (Jugendstil) illustration of a large-winged angel holding a traditional candle candelabra and a bowl of holiday fruits, signed \"Ruth Milles\" in the bottom-left corner of the artwork.This card is postally used and provides a wonderful snapshot of early 1900s Scandinavian postal history.Front Text: \"God Jul\" (Merry Christmas)Back Title: \"BREFKORT (Carte Postale)\"Publisher Margins: Stamped vertically along the left edge: Bilaga till Jultidningen \"Vintersol\" 1908, Förlags A.-B. HVAR 8 DAG Gbg. This indicates it was released as a special holiday supplement for the winter magazine \"Vintersol\" in 1908 by the prominent Gothenburg publisher Hvar 8 Dag.Stamp: Features an authentic green 5 Öre Swedish postage stamp depicting King Oscar II.Postmark: Stamped with a clear circular Swedish postmark dated December 1908.Handwritten Message (Dated 22/12-08): Written in elegant period cursive script, sending warm holiday greetings (\"Allt möjligt godt till jule helg...\" / \"All possible good for the Christmas holiday...\") signed by Sophie. It is addressed to a residence on Döbelnsgatan in Sweden.Condition Details:This 100+ year-old card is in Very Good (VG) antique condition. The front artwork retains excellent color clarity and soft tones. The corners and edges show minor, natural age-appropriate wear. The reverse has crisp handwriting, an intact stamp, and light, even age-toning. There are no heavy creases or structural tears.Please inspect the high-resolution images carefully to verify the condition details for your collection