1916 Embossed Christmas Postcard - Holly, Lantern, Salisbury MD Postmark
$ 5.02
Description
1916 Embossed Christmas Postcard - Holly, Lantern, Salisbury MD Postmark. The detailed imagery and historical context make this a unique collectible. The front features a festive illustration of vibrant holly branches adorned with bright red berries and a flowing red ribbon, from which hangs a quaint lantern. Thank you for visiting! This item is in stock and usually ships within 1 business day of your purchase. It will be shipped via ebay Standard Envelope which provides tracking information when it passes through the sorting machines for First Class mail. USPS workers have no way of scanning the barcode on the label. When it marks it as "out for delivery or delivered" it means it has arrived at your local sorting center, not your home address. Depending on your local postal route, it may take several days yet to arrive at your home. Also, consider possible weather delays in the actual time the service takes. Feel free to write if you have any questions. Discover a charming piece of holiday history with this original 1916 embossed Christmas postcard. The front features a festive illustration of vibrant holly branches adorned with bright red berries and a flowing red ribbon, from which hangs a quaint lantern. The elegant design is complemented by a heartfelt "A Merry Christmas" greeting and a wish for "joy and Christmas cheer," all rendered with beautiful typography and subtle embossing that adds a tactile dimension to the artwork. The colors are rich, highlighting the traditional holiday imagery. The reverse side reveals a clear Salisbury, Maryland postmark dated December 22, 1916, indicating its journey through the postal system over a century ago. It bears a 1-cent George Washington U.S. postage stamp and is addressed to Coatesville, Pennsylvania. This card captures the essence of early 20th-century holiday greetings, making it a wonderful addition for collectors of antique postcards, Christmas ephemera, or those interested in historical correspondence. The detailed imagery and historical context make this a unique collectible.
