Santa Claus on Chimney Christmas Postcard 1909 Postmarked Germany
$25.00
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 ... Read More
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
Antique Christmas postcard featuring Santa Claus sitting on a snowy chimney with a sack of toys over his shoulder and holly sprig in hand. A reindeer is visible in the background, adding to the festive winter scene. The card includes the greeting “A Merry Christmas” with holly decorations in the border.Front caption: “A Merry Christmas”Publisher/Series: Printed in Germany – H.3015Postmarked: Well, Minnesota – Dec 24, 1909Stamp: 1¢ green Benjamin FranklinAddressed to: Verner Wilkinson, Eagle Lake, Minn.Condition: Light wear, faint toning, embossed back, colors remain strong (see scans)Historical Context:Printed in Germany, this postcard reflects the Golden Age of Postcards (1905–1915), when German printers led the world in high-quality chromolithography. Santa’s depiction here, perched on the chimney, emphasizes the classic tradition of delivering toys on Christmas Eve—a theme beloved by collectors. Holiday postcards of this era are prized for their craftsmanship, artistry, and nostalgic charm.This card is especially collectible for:Santa Claus & Christmas postcardsGerman-printed holiday ephemeraEarly 1900s postcard collectorsGolden Age lithographsA wonderful 1909 Santa on chimney postcard, ideal for collectors of antique Christmas imagery.
Antique Christmas postcard featuring Santa Claus sitting on a snowy chimney with a sack of toys over his shoulder and holly sprig in hand. A reindeer is visible in the background, adding to the festive winter scene. The card includes the greeting “A Merry Christmas” with holly decorations in the border.Front caption: “A Merry Christmas”Publisher/Series: Printed in Germany – H.3015Postmarked: Well, Minnesota – Dec 24, 1909Stamp: 1¢ green Benjamin FranklinAddressed to: Verner Wilkinson, Eagle Lake, Minn.Condition: Light wear, faint toning, embossed back, colors remain strong (see scans)Historical Context:Printed in Germany, this postcard reflects the Golden Age of Postcards (1905–1915), when German printers led the world in high-quality chromolithography. Santa’s depiction here, perched on the chimney, emphasizes the classic tradition of delivering toys on Christmas Eve—a theme beloved by collectors. Holiday postcards of this era are prized for their craftsmanship, artistry, and nostalgic charm.This card is especially collectible for:Santa Claus & Christmas postcardsGerman-printed holiday ephemeraEarly 1900s postcard collectorsGolden Age lithographsA wonderful 1909 Santa on chimney postcard, ideal for collectors of antique Christmas imagery.
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