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Raphael Tuck Christmas Holly Berries Postcard 1911 Embossed Saxony. The front of this collectible card features a vibrant, embossed illustration of classic Christmas holly, adorned with rich green leaves and bright red berries, embodying the festive spirit of the season. 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 exquisite Raphael Tuck & Sons postcard, part of their renowned 'Holly Leaves and Berries' Series No. 500. The front of this collectible card features a vibrant, embossed illustration of classic Christmas holly, adorned with rich green leaves and bright red berries, embodying the festive spirit of the season. The elegant script, "A Merry Christmas," adds a touch of traditional holiday cheer, making it a beautiful display piece for any vintage Christmas enthusiast. This postcard is a testament to the quality and artistry of Raphael Tuck & Sons, printed in Saxony, known for its superior chromolithography and embossing techniques. The reverse reveals a clear December 20, 1911, postmark from Pennsylvania, along with a one-cent U.S. postage stamp, confirming its historical journey. The handwritten message provides a glimpse into early 20th-century social customs, inviting the recipient to a Christmas festival. This card is a delightful blend of artistic heritage and historical documentation, appealing to collectors of Tuck postcards, Christmas ephemera, and early 20th-century Americana.