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Condition:
Original antique Christmas postcard with light age toning, minor surface spotting, and small edge/corner wear. Embossed border and metallic gold decoration remain attractive. Reverse has old handwriting but no postage stamp or postmark. Please review all photos closely.
Description:
Beautiful original antique Christmas postcard featuring a large red poinsettia, evergreen branches, pinecones, holly leaves, and red berries surrounding an ornate gold decorative panel.
The front verse reads:
“Christmas Tide
Makes the world akin
Whose hearts
abound with Joy
and happiness
Within.”
The card also carries the greeting:
“A Merry Xmas”
Decorative features include embossed detailing, gilt/gold accents, floral and evergreen imagery, and an embossed border.
Reverse is divided-back style and includes handwritten names/message. Printed side text includes New York / London / Made in U.S.A. and Series 101.
Approximate size: 5½ x 3½ inches.
A nice collectible for buyers of antique Christmas postcards, poinsettias, holly, pinecones, embossed cards, and early holiday ephemera.
Item specifics: Occasion: Christmas; Subject: Poinsettia / Holly / Pinecones; Theme: Holiday / Floral; Features: Embossed, Gold Accents; Postage Condition: Unposted/Written; Original/Licensed Reprint: Original; Country of Manufacture: United States; Series: 101; Size: Standard antique postcard.
