Antique 1908 Raphael Tuck Easter Greetings Black Tulips Postcard

$ 4.75

Size: Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in) Brand/Publisher: Raphael Tuck Sons Country of Origin: United States Theme: Greetings Subject: Flowers Occasion: Easter Type: Printed (Lithograph) Postage Condition: Posted Material: Paper Time Period Manufactured: 1900-1919 Signed: No Era: Divided Back (c. 1907-1915) Year Manufactured: 1908 brand: Raphael Tuck Sons Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Features: Postmarked

Description

Antique 1908 Raphael Tuck Easter Greetings Black Tulips Postcard. Discover a rare piece of early 20th-century ephemera with this exquisite Raphael Tuck & Sons Easter Greetings postcard. The front features a striking botanical illustration of two deep, almost black or dark burgundy tulips with rich green foliage, set against a dark background. The elegant script "Easter Greetings" perfectly complements the artistic design, showcasing the renowned printing quality of Raphael Tuck, a publisher celebrated for their beautiful and collectible postcards. This vintage postcard, part of Series N° E/1163 and printed in Saxony, captures the artistic and thematic essence of Easter celebrations from over a century ago. The reverse side reveals a clear Asheville, NC postmark dated April 16, 1908, along with a New York, N.Y. flag cancellation from April 17, 1908, and a one-cent Benjamin Franklin stamp. Add a touch of historical beauty and floral elegance to your collection with this unique Raphael Tuck masterpiece.