Antique 1900s Santa Claus Christmas Postcard Kids Toys Sled Saxony No.729
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Condition: *Please* use the Hip photo magnifier to check for flaws on each picture, mouse over to zoom and ... Read more about the seller notes *Please* use the Hip photo magnifier to check for flaws on each picture, mouse over to zoom and click to enlarge. Comes from a smoke free home. Common errors from the scanner vs damage are digital lines (usually grey or pink), cutting off the top of the card/words. Read Less about the seller notes
This is a beautiful antique embossed Christmas postcard featuring Santa Claus delivering toys to children on a snowy winter’s day. Santa is shown with his classic red suit and sack full of toys, while two children watch excitedly from the steps. A green sled in the foreground holds dolls, a drum, rabbit, and other playthings. The postcard is captioned “A Merry Christmas.”Publisher/Origin: Printed in Saxony (noted on the back, lower left)Card Number: 729Era: Divided back (circa 1907–1915), the “Golden Age” of postcardsBack: Divided, unused (light pencil writing visible, but never mailed)Size: Standard postcard (approx. 3.5” x 5.5”)Condition: Light corner/edge wear consistent with age, small pencil notations, vibrant colors, strong embossing. Please see scans for details.Historical Note:Postcards marked “Printed in Saxony” are especially collectible, as Saxony (a region of Germany) was known for producing some of the highest quality lithographed and embossed holiday postcards before World War I. These cards often featured vivid colors, detailed artwork, and rich embossing—making them prized by collectors today.A wonderful addition for collectors of Santa Claus, Christmas, German lithography, or antique holiday postcards.
This is a beautiful antique embossed Christmas postcard featuring Santa Claus delivering toys to children on a snowy winter’s day. Santa is shown with his classic red suit and sack full of toys, while two children watch excitedly from the steps. A green sled in the foreground holds dolls, a drum, rabbit, and other playthings. The postcard is captioned “A Merry Christmas.”Publisher/Origin: Printed in Saxony (noted on the back, lower left)Card Number: 729Era: Divided back (circa 1907–1915), the “Golden Age” of postcardsBack: Divided, unused (light pencil writing visible, but never mailed)Size: Standard postcard (approx. 3.5” x 5.5”)Condition: Light corner/edge wear consistent with age, small pencil notations, vibrant colors, strong embossing. Please see scans for details.Historical Note:Postcards marked “Printed in Saxony” are especially collectible, as Saxony (a region of Germany) was known for producing some of the highest quality lithographed and embossed holiday postcards before World War I. These cards often featured vivid colors, detailed artwork, and rich embossing—making them prized by collectors today.A wonderful addition for collectors of Santa Claus, Christmas, German lithography, or antique holiday postcards.
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- thepapergallery2 (2184)
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- 06/23/2010
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