Raphael Tuck Easter Chicks Postcard 1908 Coatesville PA Posted
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Raphael Tuck Easter Chicks Postcard 1908 Coatesville PA Posted. A detailed wasp or bee hovers in the sky, adding a touch of natural realism to the idyllic spring setting. 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 early 20th-century ephemera with this delightful Raphael Tuck & Sons' Easter postcard. The front features a vibrant chromolithograph illustration depicting an endearing scene of fluffy yellow chicks emerging from and perched upon a broken eggshell, surrounded by lush green grass, delicate flowers, a quaint greenhouse, and a small watering can. A detailed wasp or bee hovers in the sky, adding a touch of natural realism to the idyllic spring setting. The elegant script message, "Loving Easter Wishes," conveys the heartwarming sentiment of the holiday. This collectible postcard, part of Raphael Tuck & Sons' renowned Easter Post Cards series, boasts the distinguished mark of "ART PUBLISHERS TO THEIR MAJESTIES THE KING & QUEEN," indicating its high-quality production and artistic merit. Printed in Germany, a hub for fine postcard printing at the time, it showcases the intricate detail and rich color palette characteristic of the era's best lithography. The reverse side reveals its historical journey, bearing a 1908 postmark from Coatesville, Pennsylvania, and a one-cent Benjamin Franklin stamp, addressed to Miss Margaret Jones. This postcard is a testament to the artistry of Raphael Tuck and the enduring tradition of sending holiday greetings.
