Antique Santa Postcard | Raphael Tuck & Sons Series 102 | Red Robe Father Christmas

$29.95

✨Antique Santa Claus Postcard Series102✨

🔔 DESCRIPTION

Celebrate the charm of an antique holiday season with this original Raphael Tuck & Sons Christmas Postcard (Series No. 102). Published by the legendary "Art Publishers to Their Majesties the King & Queen," this piece captures a beautifully detailed, classic illustration of Santa Claus (Father Christmas) dressed in his iconic long red robe, carrying a wicker back-basket overflowing with traditional toys.

The postcard features fine embossing that gives subtle texture and depth to the artwork. The back is a standard divided back era layout with handwritten historical character, addressed to "Master Oscar Snyder" in Ottsville, Pennsylvania, and signed "From your Uncle Linn." Printed in Saxony, this collectible postcard is a premium artifact for holiday decorators, ephemera collectors, or vintage Christmas enthusiasts.

📌 ITEM DETAILS:

Publisher: Raphael Tuck & Sons
Series: Christmas Post Cards Series No. 102
Era: Divided Back (c. 1907–1915)
Subject: Red Robe Santa Claus with Walking Staff & Toy Basket
Type: Printed Lithograph with Embossing
Dimensions: Standard Postcard Size (Approx. 3.5" x 5.5")
Origin: Printed in Saxony (Germany)
Postage Condition: Unposted / Postally unused (features personal handwritten address/message only, no stamp or cancellation mark)

🔍 CONDITION REPORT:

Very Good to Excellent. The front features vibrant, bright color retention and sharp details with minimal edge wear.
Please examine the high-resolution listing photos carefully to judge the exact condition. This is an authentic antique paper item and may show signs of age, including edge wear, corner bumps, minor surface scuffs, or light discoloration on the back, which adds to its unique vintage character.

📦 SHIPPING & PACKAGING:

Orders under $50: We mail these items for FREE using non-machinable stamps. This keeps them safe from harsh sorting machines. This option does not include tracking.
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To ensure your investment arrives in its original condition, we implement a meticulous packaging process. All paper items are first placed in non-PVC protective sleeves. We then use rigid, stay-flat inserts inside non-bending mailers or secure, bubble-lined boxes for larger orders, guaranteeing safe transit.

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